North Fort Myers, Lee County

THE GOGO DINER

957 PONDELLA RD, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 24469860

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack shell eggs then change gloves without washing hands prior to prepping ready to eat cut melon. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator who discussed this with employee. Corrective Action Taken

09-01-4

Detail 24469861

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook buttering toast with his bare hands.

36-37-5

Detail 24469859

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 24142659

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24142658

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over cooks line and dishwasher area not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 24142660

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table on cooks line. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-27-4

Detail 23605914

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Observed no employee cooking at the time of call back. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23605912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license is not posted, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23605911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups at the service station . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Observed wet nesting cups at the server alley. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23605913

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: observed the gap at the back door. Time Extended

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 20

41-07-4

Detail 23602560

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin on the shelf above the hand wash sink. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 23602567

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

50-17-3

Detail 23602576

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

35A-04-4

Detail 23602568

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23602565

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23602573

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23602571

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

32-02-4

Detail 23602563

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed the men's room door open. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23602570

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license is not posted, Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23602557

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in trap under the sink in the men's room. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23602574

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

13-07-4

Detail 23602566

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook with jewelry on. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23602562

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups at the service station . Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23602569

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

42-02-4

Detail 23602561

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed tools in the back dish area. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 23602559

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

38-07-4

Detail 23602572

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

13-10-4

Detail 23602564

Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Observed a server with a infective hair restraint. Warning

38-05-4

Detail 23602575

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

08B-17-4

Detail 23602558

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries over cut melon. Warning

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23219159

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid next to ice machine with no label.

22-20-5

Detail 23219158

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.

36-37-5

Detail 23219160

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23219161

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust on wall next to food diced wall mount.

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22760818

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The owner renewed business license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22760817

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-37-5

Detail 22760819

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22760815

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-11-5

Detail 22760816

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from slicer table gasket torn.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 22335397

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

11-27-4

Detail 22335392

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

22-02-4

Detail 22335395

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wall dicer blades with food buildup.

11-26-1

Detail 22335394

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22335396

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.

36-37-5

Detail 22335398

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22335393

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on counter next to coffee station uncovered. Repeat Violation

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21991815

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21991818

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

11-26-1

Detail 21991817

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

36-37-5

Detail 21991819

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21991816

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in standup reach in freezer next to ice machine.

31B-04-4

Detail 21991813

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

25-06-4

Detail 21991814

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

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-37-5

Detail 21652341

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21652340

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food on cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 21652342

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

25-06-4

Detail 21652339

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on counter across from register. Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 21013199

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager card expired 02/24/2022.

31B-02-4

Detail 21013200

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21013197

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21013201

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by server station. Provided operator with hand washing sign via email. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 21013198

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Coffee filters not protected on counter next to coffee machine. Operator covered filters during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 20464265

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20464264

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some pans over three compartment sink not properly air dried.

36-27-5

Detail 20464263

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind slicer next to flat top grill.