ARIAS'S PUPUSAS
1501 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue plastic bowl used as scoop in dry rice bin. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on container with dried rice stored inside. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-40-4:Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Repeat Violation
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark in reach in cooler.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank stored inside structure. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood. Repeat Violation
- 08B-40-4:Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood. Repeat Violation
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors removed from MFDV and not reattached.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and beans thawing on counter at room temperature.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk flour unlabeled.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: **Time Extended**
- 08B-40-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed room still has lattice door with openings to outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: **Time Extended**
- 51-35-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Doors not reattached to vehicle. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed truck removed a wall, is raised up on blocks and is no longer movable. Placed a large shed around truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: **Time Extended**
- 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 08B-40-4:Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food being prepared in back of truck in partially covered hall. Repeat Violation
- 51-35-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Doors not attached to truck. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beans and frozen bags of cheese thawing at room temperature.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work with clean utensils without washing hands.
- 02C-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 tamales prepared yesterday per operator with no date marking in reach in cooler.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: **Time Extended**
- 08B-40-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed room still has lattice door with openings to outside. **Time Extended**
- 51-35-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Doors not reattached to vehicle. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed truck removed a wall, is raised up on blocks and is no longer movable. Placed a large shed around truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator cannot provide proof of employee food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Operator has Safe Staff books just purchased. Not completed at this time. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Operator has form hanging in truck, but, not completed. **Time Extended**
- 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood. Warning
- 08B-40-4:Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed side wall of MFDV removed. Covered with a large shed around food truck. Warning
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed electrical connection is fixed in rear of structure. Warning
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed vehicle is mounted on blocks and fully enclosed in a large shed like structure. Warning
- 51-35-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed truck removed a wall, is raised up on blocks and is no longer movable. Placed a large shed around truck. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator cannot provide proof of employee food handler training. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).