EL PILON RESTAURANT INC
4650 S CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peeled plantains stored in nonfood-grade bags. Operator removed plantains, stored in food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink sanitation solution 500+ppm quaternary. Operator diluted solution with water 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in handwashing sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available for triple sink sanitation compartment. Discussed operator having correct test strips in establishment.
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. Provided health reporting agreement form. Employee started reading and signing at time of Inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank not secured. Operator removed correct storage and secured. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen area some ceiling tiles in disrepair.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen soiled accumulated with grease, mold- like substances.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed it at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed around stove and cooking area accumulated grease, mold-like substances.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at utensil storage next to steam table.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors no longer smooth to be easily cleanable at kitchen area.
36-37-5Basic – Kitchen ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry red bean container lid with dust. Operator cleaned it at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at kitchen area and dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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6 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.