Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL SABOR MEXICANO

2101 CRYSTAL DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1324777
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10929556
DBPR license4651238

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 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 2

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked pork (56F- ambient); cooked beef (59F- ambient). Per operator all items stored at cook line for one hour. Operator removed all items to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with cook pork container near triple sink. Operator moved all bottles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler; cook chicken is not date marked. Per operator chicken prepared and held more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles case stored on floor.

#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind cooking equipments.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 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.