FRUTERIA EL TROPICAL LLC
4843 PALM BEACH BLVD · 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 1
29-04-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Operator stated they put sign in folder and could not locate it during inspection. Provided operator another printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter hose attached to hand washing sink.
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. Operator stated this form was at home. Provided operator another printed copy and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:05 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 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.