BAGEL MONKEY
12220 Towne Lake Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33913
Gateway
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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11730 ARBORWOOD PRESERVE DR
Fort Myers, FL
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment and utensils in both kitchen handwash sinks, by flat grill and by triple sink. Operator cleared the sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Handwash sink by triple sink with equipment in sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled garbage bins and bags and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Wiped down cutting board and handled knife, no handwash. Discussed with employee, employee properly washed hands before returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee washing dishes, then began filling portion cups with butter, no handwash. Discussed with employee and person in charge proper handwashing techniques.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at triple sink, no sanitizer step used. Spoke with person in charge,
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon over ready-to-eat butter in reach-in cooler on cook line right. Discussed with operator that raw cold smoked salmon must be kept separate from ingredients used for other bagels or foods. Operator moved raw cold smoked salmon to bottom of reach-in cooler for proper storage. Repeat 3/6/2024. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Whipped cream cheese in prep area ambient cooling in densely packed, covered, plastic containers.
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quaternary test kit color chart covered with sticker, cannot be removed.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Partial proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one signed reporting agreement, 5 food employees present.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of bagels on floor in back kitchen. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter, portion cups of everything bagel seasoning and wrapped muffins for customer self service lacking proper labeling. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in large reach-in cooler in back storage over ready-to-eat deli meats, juice boxes, cooked sausage patties. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to flat grill, sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (48F - Cold Holding); ham (75F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (68F ambient - Cold Holding) for between one to three hours per operator. Operator placed all items in reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Also butter (68F - Cold Holding) above cream cheese cooler in main cooking area. On front counter half and half (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator discarded these liquids.Provided operator with time as a public health control form and explained use. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under bagel toasters, on counter next to grill, and next to register, by foods, single service cups and napkins. Operator separated the chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment and utensils in both kitchen handwash sinks, by flat grill and by triple sink. Operator cleared the sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox on digital posted menu and to go menus per operator served raw, not marked as raw. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service if not posted. Provided operator with consumer advisory, operator posted behind counter at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).