BAGEL MONKEY
12220 TOWNE LAKE DR, Fort Myers FL 33913
Last inspected May 8, 2024 · 3 visits since March 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 24
MAY 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled garbage bins and bags and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Wiped down cutting board and handled knife, no handwash. Discussed with employee, employee properly washed hands before returning to work.
Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee washing dishes, then began filling portion cups with butter, no handwash. Discussed with employee and person in charge proper handwashing techniques.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at triple sink, no sanitizer step used. Spoke with person in charge,
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon over ready-to-eat butter in reach-in cooler on cook line right. Discussed with operator that raw cold smoked salmon must be kept separate from ingredients used for other bagels or foods. Operator moved raw cold smoked salmon to bottom of reach-in cooler for proper storage. Repeat 3/6/2024.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Whipped cream cheese in prep area ambient cooling in densely packed, covered, plastic containers.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quaternary test kit color chart covered with sticker, cannot be removed.
Partial 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. Observed one signed reporting agreement, 5 food employees present.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of bagels on floor in back kitchen.
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.
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