Empire Bagel Factory
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
58
Score
Empire Bagel Factory, located at 9961 Interstate Commerce Dr #195 in Fort Myers, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 20, 2026. The inspection identified one critical, two major, and four minor violations. While most of Empire Bagel Factory's eight recorded inspections have been low-risk, this most recent inspection noted issues including soiled flooring, food stored improperly on the floor, and ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
43
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
45
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
78
Aug 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath front bagel display reach in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of ham stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed box on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of service cups stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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