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EL LOCAL

18911 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 17, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

License #4603527

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
94.8 Grade B / 100

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EL LOCAL in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 6, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 12 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
67%
Imported observations
17
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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork 50F cold hold, sauce 50F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork roast thawing at room temperature. Operplaced pork in working walk in cooler to thaw.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers.
  • [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed breath mints stored on table next to food items.
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer near kitchen exit. Operator removed beverages.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by brooms. Operator removed brooms.
  • [21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator discarded cloth.
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B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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