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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 dateJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3663551
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13514836
DBPR license4605507

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate8 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 2

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored over prep area. Operator removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over peppers. Operator removed raw shrimp bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate51-16-7

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/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with can jalapeños at dry storage. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

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

Warning
#4Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep area. Operator removed the utensils, discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service food cups improperly stored on floor near prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.