LA PAISANA
4480 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler unit near door, the operator iced down items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (108F – Hot Holding) on stove, the operator relocated them to bring to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator had hot water pump off, turned on and had hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. 3 service windows open as well as main door. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A copy was provided to the operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef being thawed in standing water and also open air. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.