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VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

1918 BOY SCOUT DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659244
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13514619
DBPR license4605507

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over raw chopped onions. Operator moved raw shrimp bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: In walk in cooler; raw shrimp stored over chopped cucumber. Operator removed raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator extended dinning area and increased seating. Provided operator HR-7005 form and seating change evaluation form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic51-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic51-15-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Water case and oil container stored on floor at prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Rice bag stored on floor at dry storage. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
3 observation(s)

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