LA FRUITERIA BY LUPITA
1501 ORTIZ AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take cash payment then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator stated they have to reset password and will contact help desk on Monday for assistance. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed forms are on hand, but, need to be signed. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator brought soap to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 1
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.