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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef changed gloves to work on cook line, no hand wash. Educated about proper glove usage and proper method used. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in reach in freezer stored directly in contact with grocery bag.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork and bread. Reviewed proper storage with chef and emailed storage poster. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef began washing hands in 3 compartment sink, educated on proper handwash sink usage and proper sink was used. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. – above prep area near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system grease buildup.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of food and seasonings unlabeled.
08B-38-4Basic – container of oil stores on floor, the chef relocated the item. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.