CANTINA LAREDO
CANTINA LAREDO in FORT MYERS has 11 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 11 reports on file
5200 Big Pine Way
Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/23/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13635807
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line..
- 06-09-1:Basic - In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and raw sea bass bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and raw sea bass bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop sink. Operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
11/7/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 13479308
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind the bar.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar and server station.
8/12/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13479022
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near by dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
7/31/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10921551
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 3 basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination near by soda machine. Operator stored protected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near by dishmachine area. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near by dishmachine used to stored plastic containers. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8730305
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket solution stored with cutting board at prep station. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored container lid inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water front of ice machine area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at server station; open milk gallon and operator unsure how long milk has been opened.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used to store cleaning items other than handwashing at dishmachine area. Operator removed cleaning items. Corrected On-Site
7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8702387
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8705446
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 pounds of sea-bass fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water at front of ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Fries box stored on floor at walk in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of raw quail over ice cream containers at reach in freezer. Operator removed box of raw quail to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 pounds of sea-bass fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler.
6/25/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8702091
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. At cook line employee working with prep and cooking wearing watch. Employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Operator stored ice scoop properly. Scoop handle in contact with sugar at food prep area. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees at cook-line. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored at top of coffee machine at server station. Operator removed coffee filters, and placed them in plastic bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at cook-line. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep area. Operator removed and placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine 00ppm. Operator called technician at time of inspection and started using triple sink. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef over raw steak. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored dish container on handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator removed the dish container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station and mop sink area. Operator labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
1/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8594025
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line ceiling heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter with hose attached. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
1/18/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8504931
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line ceiling heavily soiled. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Three handwashing sinks have no sign. Operator provided sign and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles boxed stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed stored them on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Soiled floors at bar and server station. Soiled floor and walls at back of bar area by walk-in cooler. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by dishwasher area tuna poke (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they replaced items 2 hours before inspection started, and filled ice bags under containers. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter with hose attached. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance filled with ice. Operator removed ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Reach-in cooler at dishwasher side shrimp and ground beef not date marked. Operator put date mark on them. Corrected On-Site Warning
9/20/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8351488
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cheese cake on top of clean glasses next to the microwave.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed the knives from in between the reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven handle on the cook line.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner to store tortillas on black cloth. Operator removed the towel and replaced with deli paper. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on two containers of heavy cream inside the walk in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to the ware washing station.