Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL SABOR DE PUEBLA RESTAURANT LLC

16200 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE 140 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3423626
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8650203
DBPR license4607269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with rice. Educated operator on using food grade containers. Operator removed bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to mop sink.

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar and kitchen. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked beans, meats, and sauces not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and sauces. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath three compartment sink.

#5Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers if raw chopped meat stored in floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing foods off of floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged salsas and guacamole. Educated operator on labeling. Operator added labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar and kitchen.

#10Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood at cook line.

#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at end of cook line.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices/ flour containers. Educated operator on labeling. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.