DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL GAUCHO INCA FT MYERS

With 5 inspections documented, EL GAUCHO INCA FT MYERS maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4383 Colonial Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33966
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919682

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust above three compartment sink. Educated operator on cleaning ceiling above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance underneath spray table in dishwash area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt containers.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas. Operator switched to food grade container. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over rice in reach in cooler. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potato 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by shelving.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats/foods in date marked in reach in freezer at entrance. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10784454

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing on wall between dish washing area and dry storage.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area soda machine and ice bin.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 84F.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers, observed open bottle of water in reach in cooler on prep line.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8762156

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system, one filter missing in hood system. Operator directed employee to replace filter. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles at bar area. Operator had employee label spray bottles.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581659

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk rice bin. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 83F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: green beans (51F - Cold Holding). Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530392

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label tape on item in reach in cooler across from white freezer on cook line.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel in direct contact with cilantro in reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pan of raw chicken stored over cases of French fries in walk in freezer unit.