EL CARIBE LATIN FLAVOR RESTAURANT
3917 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw pork stored over shredded lettuce container. Operator moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front counter; cooked rice with milk (50F – Cold Holding); ham cheese sandwich (51F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front counter; cooked rice with milk (50F – Cold Holding); ham cheese sandwich (51F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored above clean plates and ice machine. Operator moved the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing wiping clothes at handwashing sink at front counter. Discussed employee about proper usage of handwashing sink. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 2
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter and back of the kitchen. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:24 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.