LA COCINA DE JUANITA’S

Food safety records indicate LA COCINA DE JUANITA’S in FORT MYERS has 8 inspections with a 3.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

3480 PALM BEACH BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13503116

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of food debris at dry storage.
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near kitchen exit door.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near kitchen exit door. Operator replaced fire extinguisher at time of inspection. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On-Site

10/28/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13502748

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/25/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10942300

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 4 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense shredded cheese in reach-in cooler. Operated removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of 5e hood soiled with grease. Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. 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

4/1/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10718208

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekins as scoops in reach in cooler diced tomato and shredded cheese. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid is missing on covered receptacle.
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Repeat Violation
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

11/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8779845

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.
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.

5/23/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8677999

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle in bulk rice. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer is attached on men's room door, but, is not closing. Repeat Violation

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8512382

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket beside cook line gasket torn.
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation
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 and steaks not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.

9/28/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8378657

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cups used as a scoop in diced tomatoes and cheese in reach in cooler with flip top. Operator removed cups during inspection. Corrected On-Site
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed beverage from kitchen. Corrected On-Site
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets to walk-in cooler door are cracked and broken.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pink mold like substance on gaskets of white reach in freezer in kitchen.
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device to men's bathroom broken.
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 completed printed form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site