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LE GOUTE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3622109
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13649456
DBPR license4606375

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 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 1

#3High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration Date: 12/01/2025. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate11-27-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: 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. Emailed the form. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate16-37-1

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate05-08-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no thermometer at establishment. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no proof provided that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed the form. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back exit door. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic27-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no hot water at mop sink. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:18 AM.

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 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.