BOTANAS VUELVE A LA VIDA
4901 PALM BEACH BLVD STE 210, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-600-4884
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of 12/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomato salsa prepared onsite yesterday, no date mark in reach in cooler at front counter.
Apr 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 hood system in process of being installed in kitchen without a plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomato salsa prepared onsite yesterday, no date mark in reach in cooler at front counter.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by front counter.
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 hood system in process of being installed in kitchen without a plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomato salsa prepared onsite yesterday, no date mark in reach in cooler at front counter.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops stored in standing water 69F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Windex on counter next to single use straws. Operator moved spray bottle to location with no single use items or food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat containers of diced tomato salsa prepared yesterday no date marked in front counter reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted on counter next to cooked corn in steam table. Operator inverted items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with bulk sugar unlabeled in prep kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to go cups used as scoops in juices in stand up reach in cooler with glass door at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter of make table at front counter.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of peroxide on counter next to plastic single use to go containers. Operator moved to isolated shelf for first aid items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Scraper in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed from sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of 12/01/2023.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot insecticide in hallway by unisex restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar in prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit has a gap at threshold and daylight is visible coming in.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled on top of reach in ice cream freezer at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean ceramic plateware stored above three compartment sink wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 78F.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent bulbs over reach in freezer in kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex bathroom used by employees.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table by microwave.
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.