Pondella Bingo
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Pondella Bingo, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Pondella Bingo's latest score is in line with the North Fort Myers average of 89. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not adequately secured in hall behind manager office. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
95
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed Yaselyn Romero expired 09/08/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
86
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5
64
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at 100 ppm. Operator added water and now reads 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed sliced ready to eat deli turkey date marked 05/03 in roll top reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat sliced deli turkey date marked 05/03 in roll top reach in cooler. Operator discarded voluntarily during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-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. Observed Reporting Agreement forms hanging on a cork board in office area. They were not filled out. Discussed filling them out for each employee with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on top of autofry machine next to roll top reach in cooler.
23-03-4
58
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pondella Bingo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pondella Bingo on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pondella Bingo?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pondella Bingo.
How does Pondella Bingo compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Pondella Bingo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Pondella Bingo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pondella Bingo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pondella Bingo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pondella Bingo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pondella Bingo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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