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LE GOUTE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3686694
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13597702
DBPR license4606375

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy green pepper in kitchen, employee discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cabbage slaw (81F – Cold Holding) in kitchen. Operator states it has been there 2 days and discarded. Advised that in the future needs to be refrigerated. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage slaw (81F – Cold Holding) in kitchen. Operator states it has been there 2 days and discarded. Advised that in the future needs to be refrigerated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#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
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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
#15Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chlorine available for 3 compartment sink. An employee purchased and brought during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, oxtail, and rice with no date markings. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed and operator unable to provide. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler unit in kitchen not functional. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor near drink cooler in dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed pot on stove severely warped and not easily cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.