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BOTANAS VUELVE A LA VIDA

Food safety records indicate BOTANAS VUELVE A LA VIDA in FORT MYERS has 5 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4901 PALM BEACH BLVD STE 210

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901689

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted on counter next to cooked corn in steam table. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with bulk sugar unlabeled in prep kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops stored in standing water 69F.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Windex on counter next to single use straws. Operator moved spray bottle to location with no single use items or food. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 ready to eat containers of diced tomato salsa prepared yesterday no date marked in front counter reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844583

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to go cups used as scoops in juices in stand up reach in cooler with glass door at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter of make table at front counter. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721740

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar container. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of peroxide on counter next to plastic single use to go containers. Operator moved to isolated shelf for first aid items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Scraper in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438214

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar in prep area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit has a gap at threshold and daylight is visible coming in.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of 12/01/2023.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot insecticide in hallway by unisex restroom.

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343888

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean ceramic plateware stored above three compartment sink wet nesting.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 78F.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent bulbs over reach in freezer in kitchen area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex bathroom used by employees. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table by microwave.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled on top of reach in ice cream freezer at front counter.