Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE GOGO DINER

957 PONDELLA RD · NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3559253
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8993973
DBPR license4603662

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 4, 2025 9:50 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 5, 2025 9:10 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin on the shelf above the hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook crack raw shell eggs and failed to wash hands . **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the $ service license expired on 12/01/24. Observed the operator renewed the license before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seven rodent droppings under the shelf in the dish area, three rodent droppings on a shelf above the sink in the front line. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Butter (76F – Cold Holding) on the all the tables . **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand wash sink by the dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-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. Observed no proof of food safety handling. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed the men's room door open. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license is not posted, **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in trap under the sink in the men's room. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above the prep Table. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook with jewelry on. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups at the service station . **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door of the restaurant. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-02-4

Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed tools in the back dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed an ice scoop on top of ice bin at the server line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed an uncovered light bulb in the dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic13-10-4

Basic – Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Observed a server with a infective hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic38-05-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed per the light meter less then ten. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries over cut melon. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.