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VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD

1501 ORTIZ AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1276402
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8335261
DBPR license4650820

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter food truck and put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Emailed information on food grade potable water hoses to Operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp in insulated cooler at 51F. Operator placed ice over shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups and plastic container stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator put soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed several insulated coolers with food stored in them outside of truck. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.