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EL PILON PLAYERO

4509 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-362-8288

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD4651345
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Observed unit's wastewater system hooked up to PVC pipe that is buried in the ground. Operator disconnected from system and utilizing the tank that is built into this unit.
High priority/28-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In smaller reach-in cooler, raw ground beef over raw shrimp. Operator rearranged for proper food storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Large jug of oil on floor next to deep fry in truck. Operator moved off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front steam well in mobile unit, cooked pork skewers (121F - Hot Holding) for thirty minutes per operator. Operator turned up temperature on warmer.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plantains in non food grade plastic containers in tall reach-in cooler.
High priority/14-15-4/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small reach-in cooler, raw shrimp over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed sign to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers and to go bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut plantains in tall silver reach-in cooler. Operator removed and placed in food grade containers.
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table cooked pork (121F - Hot Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator turned up steam well and returned pork to grill for rapid reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose connected to splitter, no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A  Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filled out form with all employees at time of inspection.A
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 11770 A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Observed unit's wastewater system hooked up to PVC pipe that is buried in the ground. Operator disconnected from system and utilizing the tank that is built into this unit.
High priority/28-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose hooked up to clean water tank on food truck.
High priority/29-04-4
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 had all employees working at time of inspection sign form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site

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.