LA FRUITERIA BY LUPITA
1501 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Spoke to Owner and he said he will pay as soon as possible. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: Observed license is still expired in system from 12/01/2023. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: No training provided for any employees Admin Complaint
- 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: No proof of employee reporting agreements in unit. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Spoke to Owner and he said he will pay as soon as possible. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing cut fruit and vegetables in hand washing sink. Operator remofrom sink. 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take cash payment then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator stated they have to reset password and will contact help desk on Monday for assistance. Admin Complaint
- 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. Observed forms are on hand, but, need to be signed. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator brought soap to sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).