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EL SABOR DE PUEBLA RESTAURANT LLC

16200 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE 140 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3654517
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13484955
DBPR license4607269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with rice. Operator switched to food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed containers of raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat tomatoes in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef 62F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. Observed salsa 53F cold hold, precooked pork 53F cold hold in double door upright reach in cooler at end of cook line.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken 128F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator put lid in top of chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to ice machine not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and gray-like substance on table at end of cook line. Observed buildup of grease on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
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 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.