EL CARIBE LATIN FLAVOR RESTAURANT
3917 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
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 expanded prep area where ceilings are acoustic tile. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler has been to the other side of the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Operator was confused how to proceed with remodel after last inspection. Operator has pulled all permits from city of Fort Myers and thought he had to complete city inspections before submitting remodel application to Tallahassee. 60 day extension approved per Supervisor Dominick Tartaglione. I have provided remodel information to Operator. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
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 expanded prep area where ceilings are acoustic tile. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler has been to the other side of the restaurant. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water by three compartment sink. Operator moved chicken to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling a pitcher in hand washing sink in kitchen.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 beef prepared yesterday no date mark in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid inside. Operator labeled bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line. Operator had employee remove watch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves touch hair then handle clean metal covers to place on food at steam table. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on counter next to flat top. Owner stated eggs were out for half an hour. Permitted me to take internal temp of one egg 73F. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 printed copy. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator refilled during inspection. 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 cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook's line prepared yesterday no date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).