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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 dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394405
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8510875
DBPR license4602469

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate4 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 1

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee open walk-in cooler doors go inside come out and put on gloves without washing hands before preparing food. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener with buildup of food debris on blade on prep table next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink next to expo. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-11-4

Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. Operator stated manager would be in later. Only two employees at time of inspection.

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door does not self close and handle is damaged. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between reach in coolers on cook's line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong odor near floor drain by three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and cinnamon sugar unlabeled by expo. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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)
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.