EL PILON RESTAURANT INC
4650 South Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employee at women bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired on 09/19/24. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Only manager for establishment; food manager certification expired on 09/19/24. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantain stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employee at women bathroom. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. 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. Cooked pork left over in the oven for cooling over night. Cooked pork (102F - Cooling). Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/24
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat yuca. Operator removed yuca to top shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork left over in the oven for cooling over night. Cooked pork (102F - Cooling). Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamtable; cooked red beans (118F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (108F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (112F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (109F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (106F - Hot Holding) Per operator all items reheated and stored on steamtable for one hour. Operator has started reheating all items to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with olive oil at dry storage. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired on 09/19/24. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. In walk-in cooler; cooked beef and cooked yuca stored without date marked held more than 24 hours. Per operator prepared and stored in walk-in cooler the day before inspection. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dry storage. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of soiled ice machine. Operator removed ice scoops and sanitized; stored ice scoops on sanitized container. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Standing water- 85F. Operator discarded water and replaced utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by triple sink area. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator voluntarily discarded coffee filters. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade storage container used in direct contact with food. 5 pounds of cooked soup stored in non- food grade storage container in reach in cooler by cook-line. 15 pounds of cooked black beans; 10 pounds of cooked rice; 10 pounds of raw pork stored in non-food grade storage container in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 5 pounds of cooked beef noodle soup stored in nonfood-grade storage container in reach in cooler by cook-line. 15 pounds of cooked black beans; 10 pounds of cooked rice; 10 pounds of raw pork stored in nonfood-grade storage container in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by cook-line; cooked chicken (115F - Hot Holding) Per operator chicken cooked and placed on steam table 3 hours before inspection conducted. Operator reheated chicken; cooked chicken ( 195F- Hot holding) Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary sanitizer container stored next to spices at prep area. Operator removed quaternary container to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler by cook soiled with mold like substance.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no proper test strips available for triple sink sanitation compartment. Repeat Violation
- 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 form. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank not secured. Operator removed correct storage and secured. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen area some ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen soiled accumulated with grease, mold- like substances.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed it at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed around stove and cooking area accumulated grease, mold-like substances.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at utensil storage next to steam table.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors no longer smooth to be easily cleanable at kitchen area.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Kitchen ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry red bean container lid with dust. Operator cleaned it at time of Inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at kitchen area and dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peeled plantains stored in nonfood-grade bags. Operator removed plantains, stored in food grade bags. Corrected On-Site
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink sanitation solution 500+ppm quaternary. Operator diluted solution with water 200ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
- 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 DBPR HR 5030-104 form. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in handwashing sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available for triple sink sanitation compartment. Discussed operator having correct test strips in establishment.
- 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 health reporting agreement form. Employee started reading and signing at time of Inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank larger than 1 lb stored in kitchen. Operator removed correct storage at outside. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on multiple reach in coolers.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair through out the kitchen.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in the dry storage area. Operator cleaned and removed the dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust multiple reach in coolers.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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. Emailed to operator to hang up for employees to see. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Gave operator a form to have them fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 cooked beef, rice and chicken with date marks. Operator placed date marks on the items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).