LA PAISANA
4480 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator voluntarily discarded cups in bulk sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door as propped open when establishment is open and operating with no screening or other means of protection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach bear 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bottled sodas and package of tortillas.
- 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 printed copy. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed doors and windows open no screen in place, no active service. Repeat 10-23 -23 Repeat Violation
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood missing 2 grease trap vents. Repeat 10-23-23 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled equipment handles on roll top reach in cooler unit by fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed handles as soiled. **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door of truck as propped open with no screening or other means of protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled equipment handles on roll top reach in cooler unit by fryers Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plantains stored on floor. Warning
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door of truck as propped open with no screening or other means of protection. Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood drip tray as missing. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in direct contact with tacos in reach in cooler near fryers. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in tall glass front reach in cooler: raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); ambient air (54F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding). Observed in short 3 door reach in cooler: raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); ambient air (58F - Cold Holding). Operator states that items have been open for heavy lunch period. 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. Observed no written plan as available. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple items stored in hand wash sink (dish soap, oven cleaner and cup). Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification available at the time of inspection. Delmi Lemus is manager in charge at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. 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. Observed no signed agreements a available. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).