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VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD

With 5 documented inspections, VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD in FORT MYERS has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

1501 ORTIZ AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/10/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10932089

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed heavy buildup of food debris on floor inside truck.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Location is open and operating and serving the public.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes at 45F. Operator added ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

6/14/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10799930

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooked shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved to counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves to get items outside truck from a shed, then come back inside truck and prepare food and serve food while not changing gloves between. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

3/15/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8713381

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 7 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce stored on ground outside truck. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand washing sink slow draining.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee walk onto truck and put gloves on without washing hands. Discuproper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

6/8/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8639092

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of celery on floor inside truck.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 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.
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container holding sliced cucumbers stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

3/23/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8335261

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed several insulated coolers with food stored in them outside of truck. Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter food truck and put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Emailed information on food grade potable water hoses to Operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp in insulated cooler at 51F. Operator placed ice over shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups and plastic container stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator put soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning