CANTINA LAREDO
5200 BIG PINE WAY, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-415-4424
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022030044 | Apr 27, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and raw sea bass bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop sink. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line..
In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and raw sea bass bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind the bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar and server station.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near by dishmachine area.
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near by dishmachine used to stored plastic containers. Operator removed containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination near by soda machine. Operator stored protected.
Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near by dishmachine area.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at server station; open milk gallon and operator unsure how long milk has been opened.
Handwash sink used to store cleaning items other than handwashing at dishmachine area. Operator removed cleaning items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket solution stored with cutting board at prep station. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage.
Scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed the scoop.
Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored container lid inverted.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water front of ice machine area.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of raw quail over ice cream containers at reach in freezer. Operator removed box of raw quail to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 pounds of sea-bass fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 pounds of sea-bass fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler.
Floor area covered with standing water at front of ice machine.
Fries box stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine 00ppm. Operator called technician at time of inspection and started using triple sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef over raw steak. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored dish container on handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator removed the dish container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station and mop sink area. Operator labeled spray bottles.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. At cook line employee working with prep and cooking wearing watch. Employee removed the watch.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Operator stored ice scoop properly. Scoop handle in contact with sugar at food prep area. Operator removed the scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees at cook-line. Operator removed the utensils.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored at top of coffee machine at server station. Operator removed coffee filters, and placed them in plastic bag.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at cook-line. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep area. Operator removed and placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter with hose attached.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line ceiling heavily soiled.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by dishwasher area tuna poke (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they replaced items 2 hours before inspection started, and filled ice bags under containers.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter with hose attached.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance filled with ice. Operator removed ice.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at dishwasher side shrimp and ground beef not date marked. Operator put date mark on them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line ceiling heavily soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Three handwashing sinks have no sign. Operator provided sign and posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles boxed stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed stored them on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted.
Soiled floors at bar and server station. Soiled floor and walls at back of bar area by walk-in cooler.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner to store tortillas on black cloth. Operator removed the towel and replaced with deli paper.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on two containers of heavy cream inside the walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to the ware washing station.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cheese cake on top of clean glasses next to the microwave.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed the knives from in between the reach in coolers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven handle on the cook line.
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.