Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL TIKAL INC

475 MARSH AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3412442
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8651463
DBPR license4607657

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marking. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf next to three compartment sink wet nesting. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and rice in working containers no label in prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.