Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL NIDO – SOUTHFORK GRILLE

23161 VILLAGE SHOPS WAY #113 · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3503371
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8893059
DBPR license4605939

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed salmon in reach in cooler above cooked ready to eat sauces and d vegetables. Operator moved salmon. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dished drying in hand wash sink in ware washing station. Operator moved dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed un lidded coffee cup above prep table on back prep line. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in restrooms in main dining room area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in ware washing area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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)

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