EL CHEYO MARISCOS, BOTANAS, Y TACOS

EL CHEYO MARISCOS, BOTANAS, Y TACOS maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

16681 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 301 & 302

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13537243

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in dining room. Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above ice machine. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site Warning

10/1/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10915551

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense jalapenos. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. Operator switched to food grade containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator marked tags. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at kitchen entrance. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

5/12/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10699052

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water and bag of sugar stored on floor. Operator placed food off of floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • 01C-06-5:Basic - Oyster tags removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef roast thawing at room temperature. Operator placed roast in working reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over raw oysters. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf. 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 precooked rice and beans not date marked. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site