EL ACAJUTLA RESTAURANT
3228 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damage to floor in main kitchen near fryers.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed ice buildup hood filters missing in main kitchen. Operator replaced filters. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed tongs knives stored between prep table and cooler at bar area. Operator moved items moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of roll top reach in cooler in main kitchen.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle broom and trash can then change gloves without washing hands.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans in cooler at 73F after cooling overnight. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed cooked beans (dated 08/22) at 58F after cooling in cooler overnight. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler chicken (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); pupusa filling (51F - Cold Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed in walk in cooler: chicken 44F cold holding; diced tomatoes 41F - cold holding; salsa 43F - cold holding; ambient air 39F - cold holding. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop in bulk flour bin in kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent in prep room. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans in cooler at 73F after cooling overnight. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler chicken (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); pupusa filling (51F - Cold Holding). Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour from bin at back prep table.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles soiled, gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled, bottom of reach-in cooler soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs on shelf next to stove at 85F. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed eggs on shelf next to stove at 85F. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of eggs. Observe cheese on counter at cook line 67F. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cheese.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cheese on counter at cook line 67F. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cheese. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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 cooked yuca, pico de gallo, assorted tamales and marinated meats in reach-in cooler and Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler by fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed gasket as torn. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler by fryers. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler with salsas. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 small flying insects on outside of bulk containers in room with dish machine. 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. Observed no written health acknowledgment available. Provided Operator with emails and printouts. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).