PUPUSERIAS LAS BANDERAS

PUPUSERIAS LAS BANDERAS located in FORT MYERS has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 4.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

Metro Parkway

Fort Myers, Florida, 33966

Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 10876871

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water 82F on top of microwave.
50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

3/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10793618

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10708202

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soiled ice in reach in cooler across from fryers: pupusa filling with cheese (58F - Cold Holding); eggs - ambient air (70F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding). Operator states that cooler has been open for an extended period of time this morning. Encouraged operator to keep door shut and to move items or use ice as needed. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 forms as not signed but present. Warning

10/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8708864

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with pupusa dough.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in container on counter : fried chicken (125F - Hot Holding). Operator intends to hold item under Time as a Public Health Control in the future.

3/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8531201

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water, operator moved items to crockpot. Corrected On-Site

10/19/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8301144

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/19/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8331198

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 82F. Operator moved spoon to heated vessel and filled with hot water at 142F. Corrected On-Site
14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed drip pan as missing and 1 hood filter as missing over fryers.