EL CARIBE LATIN FLAVOR RESTAURANT
3917 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of supplements improperly stored over prep area. Operator removed the container to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw ground beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM on duty with 4 employees engaged in food preparation/ handling.
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on steam table. Operator removed employee bag. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bread bags for customer self-service without proper label near front counter; no product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Sugar and pork fat stored uncovered at prep area. Operator covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:41 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.