Inspection Report

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EL CARIBE LATIN FLAVOR RESTAURANT

3917 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3756775
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13846793
DBPR license4605621

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw steak container stored over ham/ cheese sandwiches. Operator removed raw steak container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored bucket. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense cumin. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.