Bagel Monkey

12220 Towne Lake Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 8, 2024
41
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Bagel Monkey, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 8, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Bagel Monkey on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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,
22-45-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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.
12A-02-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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.
16-36-4
41
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High 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**
08A-05-6
High 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**
03A-02-5
High 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**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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**
02B-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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - 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**
02D-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of bagels on floor in back kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
26
Mar 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Monkey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Monkey on file is from May 8, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Monkey?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bagel Monkey.

How does Bagel Monkey compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Bagel Monkey most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Bagel Monkey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bagel Monkey have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bagel Monkey means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.