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EL SABOR DE PUEBLA RESTAURANT LLC

16200 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE 140 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3491012
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8851448
DBPR license4607269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice 49F cooling, shredded precooked chicken 46F cooling, salsa 46F cooling overnight made on 08/06/24. Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas. Educated on importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed salsa 49F, raw beef 49F cold hold, raw chicken 50F cold hold, hot dogs 58F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Observed rice 49F cooling, shredded precooked chicken 46F cooling, salsa 46F cooling overnight made on 08/06/24. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed salsa 49F, raw beef 49F cold hold, raw chicken 50F cold hold, hot dogs 58F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic21-04-4

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

Warning
#4Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged salsas and guacamole. Educated operator on labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:41 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
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 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 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.