EL LOCAL
18911 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 17 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw meat while pounding meat. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw beef roast stored over precooked chopped chicken in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw beef on bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored bottled beverages. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near kitchen exit. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Educated operator on labeling. Operator labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:08 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.