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EL KAPTZIN

EL KAPTZIN located in FORT MYERS has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3766 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913666

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes bag stored on floor at prep area. Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked spinach (51F - Cooling). Per operator cooked spinach prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked spinach (51F - Cooling). Per operator cooked spinach prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty dishes. Operator moved dirty dishes to triple sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790209

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while working on cook's line.
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed chest freezer outside food truck used to store food.
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under flat top grill.

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790055

  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice prepared yesterday no date mark in stand up reach in cooler with glass doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8712548

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator refilled fresh tank during inspection and water pump is working for all sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. Warning
  • 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 rice prepared yesterday no date mark in stand up reach in cooler with glass doors. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558951

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526975

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed