Inspection Report

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SABOR A MEXICO

13121 N CLEVELAND AVE · N FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782846
DBPR license4607134

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine not working. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp and raw Talia in walk-in cooler. Emailed HR Form 5030-099 Proper Storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside ice machine blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate02C-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 pork, black beans and orange rice not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

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

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.