ARIAS'S PUPUSAS
1501 ORTIZ AVE, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 2392200315
Last inspected May 2, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016048878 | Oct 2, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | $800 |
| 7--2016029658 | Jun 18, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2015042950 | Sep 27, 2015 | Nov 3, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand washing sink. Water temperature 81F. Operator turned on hot water heater. Water temperature 90F.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood and foam insulation pads.
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors inside food truck made of wood and are not easily cleanable.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed shed built around portion of truck and is screwed into part of the truck and caulked to truck making it no longer movable.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed food being prepared in an area alongside truck covered by a shed on unsealed concrete.
Jan 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark in reach in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed shed built around portion of truck and is screwed into part of the truck and caulked to truck making it no longer movable.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed food being prepared in an area alongside truck covered by a shed on unsealed concrete.
Dec 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed water temperature 81F at all sinks.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ladle in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed running water at 80F at three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark in reach in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 81F.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed shed built around portion of truck and is screwed into part of the truck and caulked to truck making it no longer movable.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed food being prepared in an area alongside truck covered by a shed on unsealed concrete.
Apr 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark in reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue plastic bowl used as scoop in dry rice bin. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on container with dried rice stored inside. Operator removed phone.
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank stored inside structure.
Jan 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk flour unlabeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood.
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors removed from MFDV and not reattached.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and beans thawing on counter at room temperature.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure.
Jun 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Observed truck removed a wall, is raised up on blocks and is no longer movable. Placed a large shed around truck.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood.
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted.
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure.
Jun 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work with clean utensils without washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork tamales prepared yesterday per operator with no date marking in reach in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food being prepared in back of truck in partially covered hall.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Doors not attached to truck.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beans and frozen bags of cheese thawing at room temperature.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Observed truck removed a wall, is raised up on blocks and is no longer movable. Placed a large shed around truck.
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. Operator cannot provide proof of employee food handler training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood.
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted.
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure.
Mar 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
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/. Observed truck removed a wall, is raised up on blocks and is no longer movable. Placed a large shed around truck.
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. Operator cannot provide proof of employee food handler training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood.
Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed side wall of MFDV removed. Covered with a large shed around food truck.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed electrical connection is fixed in rear of structure.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed vehicle is mounted on blocks and fully enclosed in a large shed like structure.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.