Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EMPIRE BAGEL FACTORY

9961 INTERSTATE COMMERCE DR #195 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3662798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13512404
DBPR license4607632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate32-11-5

Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath front bagel display reach in cooler.

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of ham stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed box on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting walk in freezer.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of service cups stored on floor in dry storage.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.