Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL SABOR MEXICANO

2101 CRYSTAL DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1295610
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8714322
DBPR license4651238

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler; raw beef (52F – Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and placed in Reach in cooler the day before inspection.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler; raw beef (52F – Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and placed in Reach in cooler the day before inspection.

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator clean up plan for vomit/ diarrhea sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cleaning products. Operator removed all cleaning products to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate16-37-1

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

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Reach in cooler per operator cooked beef prepared the day before inspection has no date marked.

Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service food containers stored on floor. Operator removed and stored food containers at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.