FIVE STARS LATIN FOOD
Based on 5 health inspections, FIVE STARS LATIN FOOD in FORT MYERS has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1110
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/18/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10910763
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind portable fryers.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Operator precooked frozen chicken in reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Operator date marked chicken. Corrected On-Site
2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8859981
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over clean food container at cook line. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw tenderized steak stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
8/13/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8732273
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf by back door.
3/8/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8560666
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, chicken and shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over juices and raw beef over salad dressing in Walk-in cooler Observed operator move all raw items for prop storage. Repeat 11-28-23. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
11/28/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8353669
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer unit by ice machine.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service items stored on floor.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with dough stored above bulk flour and beans.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bulk juice containers in walk in cooler.
- 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 printed copy to operator. 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 printed copies to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**