BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC
2215 WINKLER AVE STE C · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed baked bread covered by black garbage bags on rack in storage area.
08A-20-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to both men's and women's restrooms not able to self close.
14-01-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – 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-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in storage area and men's restroom with no designated sign.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in metal container with lid, no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.