LE GOUTE
3533 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed cut cabbage slaw – 83F cold holding, in kitchen. Educated the operator the item needs to be cold held at 41F or below. Completed a stop sale again for this item. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed cut cabbage slaw – 83F cold holding, in kitchen. Educated the operator the item needs to be cold held at 41F or below. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – 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 2026-08-10: Observed 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. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: No proof of food manager certification at the time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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 2026-08-10: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees during callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – – 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 2026-08-10: Observed one employee reporting form for Nicole Noel. No other employees have this completed. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: No date marking observed on any products during callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed and operator unable to provide. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed no current license posted for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler unit in kitchen not functional. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler unit in kitchen not functional. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor near drink cooler in dining area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed plastic water bottles on floor near drink cooler in dining area during callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Admin Complaint**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed dumpster lid open at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
14-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed pot on stove severely warped and not easily cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed pot on stove severely warped and not easily cleanable. **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-10: Observed wet mop not hung to dry. **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.