Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FRUTERIA EL TROPICAL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1289027
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8707739
DBPR license4650921

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 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

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid in hand washing sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed case of mangoes stored outside truck on a table.

#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#3Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of microwave with buildup of food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.