🪰90,546 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

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
81 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
July 21, 2026 · 16 findings · 2 critical
Routine - Food
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1
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0
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0
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The latest inspection on July 21, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at cook line blocked by boxes of avocados.
  • [12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee open beverage on shelving above ice scoop near beverage walk in cooler.
  • [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed black bus tub used with cooked chicken.
  • [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
  • [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in hallway near back exit.
  • [08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of avocados stored on floor at end of cook line and observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • [41-17-4] Squeeze bottle in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
  • [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom door.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lard 82F cold hold overnight. Stop Sale. Operator discarded lard.
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