BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC

Name: BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC
Address: 2215 WINKLER AVE STE C, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 74.5

2215 WINKLER AVE STE C, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4606606

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74.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 9 critical, 4 major, 14 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Still frozen shrimp thawing in open air, the operator relocated to reach in cooler.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over plantains in reach in freezer.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee wash dishes in 3 compartment sink and begin to prep food. Operator stopped employee and had them wash hands and change gloves.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance, the operator replaced soap.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - above prep area near kitchen entrance.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature at cook line. The operator states they were out less than an hour and relocated to reach in cooler.

Call Back - Complied
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in metal container with lid, no label.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed baked bread covered by black garbage bags on rack in storage area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles not easily cleanable above prep area at entrance of kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in storage area and mens restroom with no designated sign.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to both mens and womens restrooms not able to self close.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted containers.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans. Observed 2 cans of sweetened evaporated cream severely dented or dented at seam. Operator had a box separated prior to arrival of same product to be returned. Operator placed 2 cans with other returns. See Stop Sale.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hws across from prep area. Observed no paper towels near hand sink in storage area Operator replaced paper towels while on site.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl sitting in salt and rice used as scoop. Operator removed bowls from salt and rice.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter, eggs, croquettes as time as a public health control but no written plan on site. Provided operator with form and explained how to fill out. Operator stated all 3 items at room temperature for less than 1 hour.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed baked bread covered by black garbage bags on rack in storage area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in storage area and mens restroom with no designated sign.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in metal container with lid, no label.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans. Observed 2 cans of sweetened evaporated cream severely dented or dented at seam. Operator had a box separated prior to arrival of same product to be returned. Operator placed 2 cans with other returns. See Stop Sale.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted containers.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to both mens and womens restrooms not able to self close.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter, eggs, croquettes as time as a public health control but no written plan on site. Provided operator with form and explained how to fill out. Operator stated all 3 items at room temperature for less than 1 hour.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles not easily cleanable above prep area at entrance of kitchen.

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