EL LOCAL
18911 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 17 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black trash bag used with food in walk in cooler.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed black bus tub used with cooked chicken.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lard 82F cold hold overnight. Stop Sale. Operator discarded lard. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at cook line blocked by boxes of avocados.
41-17-4Intermediate – Squeeze bottle in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic 10
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in hallway near back exit.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at steam table at cook line.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee open beverage on shelving above ice scoop near beverage walk in cooler.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of avocados stored on floor at end of cook line and observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:41 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.