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SABOR A MEXICO

13121 N CLEVELAND AVE · N FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471849
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10746580
DBPR license4607134

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine not working. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Observed dishwashing machine not sanitizing. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp and raw Talia in walk-in cooler. Emailed HR Form 5030-099 Proper Storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp and raw red snapper. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.