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GOMEZ MEXICAN GRILL

GOMEZ MEXICAN GRILL has 6 health inspections on file for its FORT MYERS location, with an overall rating of 2.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

14561 PALM BEACH BLVD SUITE 21

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10939765

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of unwashed tomatoes stored on floor in kitchen area under metal counter. Operator moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler unshielded.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef thawing at room temperature under counter in kitchen area. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board of make table on cook's line not stored in sanitizer.
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water in hand washing sink next to walk in cooler. Hot water was turned off at this sink, other sink was inaccessible at the time. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef in plastic container stored over unwashed cases of tomatoes in kitchen area. Operator moved raw beef to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink inaccessible at cook's line with a large flour bin and case of pineapples stored in front of it. Operator moved items to make sink accessible. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink next to walk in cooler. Another hand washing sink is directly across from it on cook's line with hot water available.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714294

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door self closer and door handle are broken. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink with stainless steel sink.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor coming from floor drain by three compartment sink . Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored on shelf with to containers. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands at hand washing sink at end of cook's line, using no soap as no soap was available. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen at end of cook's line.

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721708

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door not self closing and handle broken. Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor emanating from floor drain by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen.
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed door marked exit locked in front of store front.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not change gloves after opening walk in cooler door and bring out food container then begin working with food. Discussed proper gloves usage and hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8631834

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door does not self close and handle is damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong odor near floor drain by three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510875

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door does not self close and handle is damaged. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between reach in coolers on cook's line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong odor near floor drain by three compartment sink. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and cinnamon sugar unlabeled by expo. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee open walk-in cooler doors go inside come out and put on gloves without washing hands before preparing food. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener with buildup of food debris on blade on prep table next to walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink next to expo. Warning
  • 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Operator stated manager would be in later. Only two employees at time of inspection.
  • 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** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343848

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl used as scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ready to eat tortillas stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife between reach in coolers on cook's line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on wire racks next to three compartment sink.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef steak in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation