Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL PILON RESTAURANT INC

4650 S CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3594854
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10875779
DBPR license4603639

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 28, 2025 12:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 29, 2025 11:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near by the office; raw shell eggs stored over tortilla bread. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found; 4 on food grade ziploc boxes 4 in the box of 4oz single service cup lids 5 in the box of 12oz single service cup lids 14 in the box of 16oz single service cup lids 71 on floor at right side of restaurant exit door 1 on black bean container at dry storage 1 on opened food service film roll at dry storage 3 on upright cooler near office area 11 on menu storage box at dry storage 16 on floor clean containers storage room 1 on microwave at cook line 1 on next to clean plates at cook line 15 on floor under soda boxes at dry storage **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked pork (118F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (126F – Hot Holding); cooked red beans (129F – Hot Holding). Per operator all items prepared and stored on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sternos stored over dressing containers. Operator removed sternos to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Water bottle cases stored on floor near by restaurant exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Multiple ceiling tiles show damage throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Under the exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by restaurant exit. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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