DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL TIKAL INC

475 Marsh Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33905
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722631

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pitchers stacked together wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes and tomatoes stored on floor next to front counter.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped coffee stirrers at self serve coffee area in front of counter.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of liquid medicine on top of microwave at front counter. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by cook's line. Operator replaced with a roll of towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs on shelf on cook's line at room temperature. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722209

  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves between handling raw chicken and raw beef. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hands to put ready to eat peppers in tamales. Discussed bare hand contact with Operator. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef at 96F next to hot holding table. Operator discarded beef. 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 with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser empty at hand washing sink on hot table. Operator stocked napkins next to sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature on prep table.
  • 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 chicken prepared yesterday no date marking in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink in employee bathroom.

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651463

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf next to three compartment sink wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and rice in working containers no label in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **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 cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575302

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf next to three compartment sink wet nesting. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in prep kitchen on rolling cart. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and rice in working containers no label in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scoops and a sponge in hand washing sink behind front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marking. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344433

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used to scoop dried black beans in bulk container. Operator removed from container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor by dining area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand washing sink in prep kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and rice unlabeled in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat shredded cheese in reach in cooler prep kitchen. Operator moved cheese to appropriate shelf. 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 with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation