PONDELLA BINGO
959 PONDELLA RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.656.6622
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water stained inside dry storage area.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet water running constantly and would not flush in men's bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage water stained.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet. Employee removed bracelet during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese opened yesterday wrapped but no date mark in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage with water stains.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing gold bracelet on wrist while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed bracelet.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not adequately secured in hall behind manager office. Operator secured tank.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yaselyn Romero expired 09/08/2024.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on top of white reach in freezer across from make table causing it to be sticky.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tortillas and deli meat in standup reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed eggs and moved to appropriate area of refrigeration.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler work table in prep area holding Hot dogs (54F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli meat (54F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (54F - Cold Holding); Queso (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked hamburger (54F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight per the Operator. All items were discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler work table in prep area holding Hot dogs (54F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced deli meat (54F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (54F - Cold Holding); Queso (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked hamburger (54F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight per the Operator. All items were discarded during inspection. See stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at 100 ppm. Operator added water and now reads 50 ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet. Employee removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on top of reach in cooler closest to front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.