Inspection Report

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EL ACAJUTLA RESTAURANT

3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211 · BONITA BEACH · Lee County · FL 34134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3499062
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8878686
DBPR license4605762

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator replaced the solution with a full bottle. Re-filled solution and rested at proper ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling a bucket from the handwashing sink next to the dish machine. Bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled, located under the handwashing sink next to the dishwasher.

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris and mold-like substance on exterior and interior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekins stored in the sugar and coffee canisters in the server area. Operator removed ramekins. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee fill rinse compartment with sanitizer solution. Educated staff on proper setup. Compartments were drained and cleaned and set up in proper order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in the prep area observed to have a severely rusted and peeling lid on the exterior and the interior of the lid is damaged and repaired with black tape.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy mold-like build-up on dish racks at the dishwasher.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bus tub full of whole fish thawing in standing water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.