BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC

Name: BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC
Address: 2215 WINKLER AVE STE C, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 62.5

2215 WINKLER AVE STE C, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4606606

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62.5 Grade F / 100

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BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 3, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 34 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 32 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 3, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature at cook line. The operator states they were out less than an hour and relocated to reach in cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Still frozen shrimp thawing in open air, the operator relocated to reach in cooler.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over plantains in reach in freezer.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash dishes in 3 compartment sink and begin to prep food. Operator stopped employee and had them wash hands and change gloves.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance, the operator replaced soap.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - above prep area near kitchen entrance.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall near dry storage.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee wash dishes in 3 compartment sink and begin to prep food. Operator stopped employee and had them wash hands and change gloves.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef empanada 94F at front display. The operator states has been in less than 2 hours and he discards them after 4 hours. Provided operator with form during inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at front counter blocked by prep table.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-01-5] 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.
[03F-10-5] 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.
[36-37-5] 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-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in storage area and mens restroom with no designated sign.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in metal container with lid, no label.
[01B-01-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted containers.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to both mens and womens restrooms not able to self close.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed baked bread covered by black garbage bags on rack in storage area.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03F-10-5] 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.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed baked bread covered by black garbage bags on rack in storage area.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in metal container with lid, no label.
[01B-01-4] 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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted containers.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to both mens and womens restrooms not able to self close.
[36-37-5] 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-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in storage area and mens restroom with no designated sign.

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