Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GOMEZ MEXICAN GRILL

14561 PALM BEACH BLVD SUITE 21 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3787272
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13943136
DBPR license4602469

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 14, 2026 11:06 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 15, 2026 9:20 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed alcohol bottle stored in ice machine at bar. The operator removed the bottle and discarded the ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor at cook line. Observed approximately 2-4 live roaches near hot water heater at end of cook line. Observed 1 live roach under bar triple sink.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate for Patricia Lechuga – 1/27/24 through International Foodservice Executives Asso.

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 carbon dioxide tanks unsecured behind bar.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15-20 dead roaches around hot water heater at end of cook line. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on floor and shelving around cook line.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen and behind equipment on cook line.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pork stored on floor of walk in cooler.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall near handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar unlabeled on opposite side of cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.