The Gogo Diner
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Gogo Diner stretching back to 2022. The Gogo Diner was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The Gogo Diner's latest score of 70 falls below the North Fort Myers average of 89. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin on the shelf above the hand wash sink. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook crack raw shell eggs and failed to wash hands . **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the $ service license expired on 12/01/24. Observed the operator renewed the license before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed seven rodent droppings under the shelf in the dish area, three rodent droppings on a shelf above the sink in the front line. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Butter (76F - Cold Holding) on the all the tables . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand wash sink by the dish area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Observed no proof of food safety handling. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license is not posted, **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in trap under the sink in the men's room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above the prep Table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook with jewelry on. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups at the service station . **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door of the restaurant. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed tools in the back dish area. **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed an ice scoop on top of ice bin at the server line. **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed an uncovered light bulb in the dish area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Observed a server with a infective hair restraint. **Warning**
13-10-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed per the light meter less then ten. **Warning**
38-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries over cut melon. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed the men's room door open. **Warning**
32-02-4
20
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid next to ice machine with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance interior of ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust on wall next to food diced wall mount.
36-27-5
78
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs then butter ready to eat toast without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked prime rib prepared 48 hours ago, no date mark in stand up reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wall dicer blades with food buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on counter next to coffee station uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
52
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Refilled paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in standup reach in freezer next to ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on top of counter next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
61
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food on cooks line.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink across from cash register. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on counter across from register. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gogo Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gogo Diner on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gogo Diner?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Gogo Diner.
How does The Gogo Diner compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
The Gogo Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has The Gogo Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Gogo Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Gogo Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Gogo Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Gogo Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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