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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork 50F cold hold, sauce 50F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by brooms. Operator removed brooms. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed breath mints stored on table next to food items.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer near kitchen exit. Operator removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork roast thawing at room temperature. Operplaced pork in working walk in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:06 AM.
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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.