DONA JUANA GUATEMALAN RESTAURANT
4901 PALM BEACH BLVD., SUITE 360, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-791-8910
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee put on gloves to begin working on cook line, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing technique with Operator.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of raid stored on shelf above mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to go cup with no handle used as a scoop on cooked white rice. Operator removed cup.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook preparing chicken and steak on cook line wearing a watch.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked in wait station wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line hanging on equipment handle In between using to plate cooked protein.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying in metal 1/3 pan of raw chicken handles touching chicken. Operator removed from chicken.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then changed gloves without washing hands first. Discussed proper handwashing with Operator.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored over unwashed avocados in reach in cooler. Operator moved raw steak below produce.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet nesting by beverage dispensers in side station next to kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer door handle on cook's line. Operator removed tongs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen steak thawing at room temperature under counter across from mop sink. Operator moved steak to prep sink under running water.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food on cook's line. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with Operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat tamales in reach in cooler in hallway with ice machine. Operator moved chicken to under tamales.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on top of dishwasher.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic scoop handle touching bulk sugar on prep counter next to ice machine. Operator removed scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign for hand washing sink at end of cook's line by rear exit door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open soda bottle in reach in freezer across from cook's line. Operator removed bottle.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch uniform with gloves then touch ready to eat rice while plating. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid on rack by mop sink. Operator removed from kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by front counter with spray bottle and cloth in it. Operator removed items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop in bulk rice. Operator removed bowl.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed Operator increased seating capacity in dining room. Emailed DBPR Form 5021-103 Seating change form to Operator to complete and submit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice in plastic bin unlabeled.
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat rice and vegetables in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the raw fish under the ready to eat rice.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time Public Health Control Form for fried chicken under the heat lamp.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid next to mop sink across from dishwasher.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed avocados in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink.
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 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid above three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bin of dry rice us3d as bowl.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to wrap warm tortillas in kitchen area by flat top.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door in dry storage. Can see daylight coming through from outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions stored on floor by ice machine. Operator hung bag up during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of fryer in kitchen area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee grinder by front counter.
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.