BAGEL MONKEY
12220 TOWNE LAKE DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High 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-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-11-4Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of bagels on floor in back kitchen. **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:05 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.