Begonia's Restaurant & Pizzeria INC

2215 Winkler Ave Ste C, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606606

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 71 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 6 basic (2 repeats)
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Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug62026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitAug 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork and bread. Reviewed proper storage with chef and emailed storage poster.
  Repeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Chef changed gloves to work on cook line, no hand wash. Educated about proper glove usage and proper method used.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed pork in reach in freezer stored directly in contact with grocery bag.
Intermediate3
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  Chef began washing hands in 3 compartment sink, educated on proper handwash sink usage and proper sink was used.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
  Repeat violation
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
  Repeat violation
Basic6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed multiple containers of food and seasonings unlabeled.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: container of oil stores on floor, the chef relocated the item.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood system grease buildup.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  - above prep area near kitchen entrance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  Emailed a copy to operator during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.