EL CARIBE LATIN FLAVOR RESTAURANT
3917 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).