VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

1918 BOY SCOUT DR, FORT MYERS 33907

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13514836

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 8 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with can jalapeños at dry storage. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near prep area. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tong. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep area. Operator removed the utensils, discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service food cups improperly stored on floor near prep area. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over prep area. Operator removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over peppers. Operator removed raw shrimp bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dry storage. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

11/10/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13514619

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Admin Complaint
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Admin Complaint
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Water case and oil container stored on floor at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Rice bag stored on floor at dry storage. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over raw chopped onions. Operator moved raw shrimp bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: In walk in cooler; raw shrimp stored over chopped cucumber. Operator removed raw shrimp to bottom shelf. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator extended dinning area and increased seating. Provided operator HR-7005 form and seating change evaluation form. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Admin Complaint

9/8/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13500509

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water case and oil container stored on floor at prep area. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over raw chopped onions. Operator moved raw shrimp bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator extended dinning area and increased seating. Provided operator HR-7005 form and seating change evaluation form. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator raw/ undercooked oysters consumer advisory and operator posted at front counter at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning