EL NUEVO MAGUEY BAR AND GRILL
Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over cook's line missing shields. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers in prep area. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed limes in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield over light on cook's line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans stored under prep table across from cook's line. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled in clear plastic container under microwave behind cook's line.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Trattoria spaghetti sauce with deep dented rim on canned goods shelf next to Manager's office. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot on shelf next to three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table across from cook's line has deep grooves.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle to cold water stripped at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator stated repair is scheduled for this week.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers stored under prep table across from cook's line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink across from cook's line. Operator turned on cold water over chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored ocpver unwashed produce peppers in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on prep table next to stove at 54F. Operator stated it was out for an hour. Operator put butter into reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).