EL ESTADIO LATIN SPORTS BAR
11491 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239.689.5952
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 13 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found; 58 on bar counter 6 on beer dispenser 4 under dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near dismachine.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
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Open dumpster lid.
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found; 58 on bar counter 6 on beer dispenser 4 under dish machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near dismachine.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; cooked chicken (76F) Per operator cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator removed cooked chicken to walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor at dry storage.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored with single service cup lids. Operator moved employee bags to proper storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelf near soda machine at bar.
Food stored on floor. Meet container stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Jul 14, 2025□ 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 on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Raw burger patties 51F- Cold holding; shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by handwashing sink; chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to freezer. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Raw burger patties 51F- Cold holding; shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken box stored on floor in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Jan 27, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler near by stove; cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by stove; cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by walk in freezer. Operator provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin near by bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) Operator stop using dishmachine and started using triple sink.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 22 live small flying insects at bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler near by walk in freezer raw shrimp containers stored over ready to eat bread. Operator removed raw shrimp containers to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler at cook-line near by microwave; 2 pounds of raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); one pound of cooked pork (61F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds of cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); one pound of sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and placed in Reach in cooler for 2 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook-line near by microwave; raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); cook ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); Pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and placed in Reach in cooler for 2 days.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored over ice machine. Operator removed chemical bottle to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at cook-line near by microwave used to store food container. Operator removed the food container.
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.
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. Operator has blank copy of Employee Health Reporting Agreement, no proof of any signed by any employee. Employee started signing at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Reach in cooler at cool line near by microwave; prepared cooked ground beef with potatoes, and cooked chicken have more than 24 hours no date mark on them. Per operator prepared 2 days before inspection.
Food stored on floor. In reach in freeze raw chicken breast bag stored on floor.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator removed proper storage.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting one pound of lemon with bare hand. Discussed operator proper procedures of handling ready to eat food items. Operator discarded cut lemons.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee cutting one pound of lemon with bare hand.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to salt and pepper shakers. Operator removed correct storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage container next to walk in freezer. Operator removed correct storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing used to stored dirty knives at end of cook line. Operator removed correct storage.
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 employee reporting agreement form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single serving bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar at dry storage. Operator removed bowl from sugar container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted next to ice machine. Operator stored inverted.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor at dry storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator stored in sanitizing solution.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line are deeply grooved and can no longer be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle broken off at hand sink in public men's room.
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