RESTAURANTE LA BENDICION INC
Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen prep area. Operator moved to 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 fixture over cook's line missing a light shield. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex bathroom.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in unisex bathroom.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under counter out front across from ice cream freezer.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water shut off at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator turned on and water was 124F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture over cook's line missing a light shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture over cook's line missing a light shield. 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** 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
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water for hand washing sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle below rather waist on cook's line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over prep table on cook's line.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex restroom.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee bring dirty cook ware to three compartment sink then begin using clean utensils to prepare food without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove use with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf over prep table on cooks line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of radishes stored on floor next to ice machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing over prep table on cook's line. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands before handling ready to eat tortillas. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid in kitchen area.
- 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** Repeat Violation
- 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 signed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).