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EXPRESS FOOD KING

3805 PALM BEACH BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33905

License #4651241

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90.5 Grade B / 100

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EXPRESS FOOD KING in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 4 critical, 10 major, 11 minor.

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  • Warning Issued
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion cup without handle sinking in verde sauce. Had to use my thermometer to get it out.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on board.
  • [16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on cutting knives, put away clean.
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers on truck.
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a portion cup without a handle in verde sauce, sinking.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in chest freezer, being used as a refrigerator, that was not on. Milk (expired 09282025) 64F; Cooked Rice with Stewed Tomatoes 78F; Shredded blended cheese melted 75F; White sliced Mexican cheese in a Togo, non food grade bag 62F; Cooked down onions into juice with seasoning 57F; Cooked Chorizo 72F; House made verde 74F; Observed at make station - Cut lettuce 82F; Cut Limes 79F; Cut Fresh Cilantro 82F.
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed hair pulled back, with out hat, visor, or hair net.
  • [35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door propped open. With no self closure.
  • [29-38-4] Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
  • [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • [53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed employees working since at least June 2025
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwashing sink with cleaning product and boxes
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Mexican cheese in a Togo bag not labeled as to what it is.
  • [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not stored upside down for protection.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • [01B-17-5] Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Observed the following in reach in chest freezer, being used as a refrigerator, that was not on. Milk (expired 09282025) 64F; Cooked Rice with Stewed Tomatoes 78F; Shredded blended cheese melted 75F; White sliced Mexican cheese in a Togo, non food grade bag 62F; Cooked down onions into juice with seasoning 57F; Cooked Chorizo 72F; House made verde 74F; Observed at make station - Cut lettuce 82F; Cut Limes 79F; Cut Fresh Cilantro 82F. With no date marking on when it was prepped.
  • [28-09-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Disposing liquid waste at non approved location.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Had to ask for soap
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Had to ask for paper towels.
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometers on truck.
  • [28-20-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval.
  • [53B-01-5] 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.
  • [01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed rice with sausage with mold growing on top of produce 77F
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