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FRUTERIA EL TROPICAL LLC

4843 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1285437
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8617633
DBPR license4650921

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Intermediate11-27-4

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. 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter hose attached to hand washing sink.

#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator stated this form was at home. Provided operator another printed copy and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 1

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.