FRUTERIA EL TROPICAL
Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707739
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed case of mangoes stored outside truck on a table.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of microwave with buildup of food debris.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid in hand washing sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8618455
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter hose attached to hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator stated this form was at home. Provided operator another printed copy and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8617633
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Operator stated they put sign in folder and could not locate it during inspection. Provided operator another printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter hose attached to hand washing sink.
- 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. Operator stated this form was at home. Provided operator another printed copy and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 12/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8330164
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights missing cover or shield on cook's line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris inside and underneath microwave.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of thermo bond supplement on counter across from standup reach in freezer and reach in cooler. Operator put away during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
- 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. Gave operator printed copy and they hung it up during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dicer blades with buildup of dried food on counter.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Employee signed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Employee training certificate missing date completed and expiration date. Employee verified training was their certificate.