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LE GOUTE

3533 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3622109
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13597170
DBPR license4606375

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no knowledge of written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no knowledge of employee food handler training. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back exit door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic27-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.