Inspection Report

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LA PLAYA 787

1943 FOWLER ST UNIT C · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3679908
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13569676
DBPR license4607928

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bags of cheese in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic in oil (80F – Cold Holding)in kitchen, operator unsure how long has been out and discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (80F – Cold Holding)in kitchen, operator unsure how long has been out and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee(Alejandra Perez) hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table/cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cook line and in reach in cooler near handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 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.