EL PILON RESTAURANT INC
4650 S CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade storage container used in direct contact with food. 5 pounds of cooked soup stored in non- food grade storage container in reach in cooler by cook-line. 15 pounds of cooked black beans; 10 pounds of cooked rice; 10 pounds of raw pork stored in non-food grade storage container in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 5 pounds of cooked beef noodle soup stored in nonfood-grade storage container in reach in cooler by cook-line. 15 pounds of cooked black beans; 10 pounds of cooked rice; 10 pounds of raw pork stored in nonfood-grade storage container in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by cook-line; cooked chicken (115F – Hot Holding) Per operator chicken cooked and placed on steam table 3 hours before inspection conducted. Operator reheated chicken; cooked chicken ( 195F- Hot holding) **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary sanitizer container stored next to spices at prep area. Operator removed quaternary container to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by cook soiled with mold like substance.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no proper test strips available for triple sink sanitation compartment. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of soiled ice machine. Operator removed ice scoops and sanitized; stored ice scoops on sanitized container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Standing water- 85F. Operator discarded water and replaced utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by triple sink area. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator voluntarily discarded coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.