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EL TIBIRY TABARA LLC

16972 MARKETPLACE DR., Fort Myers FL 33912 · 786-521-7309

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD4651562
Grade history
JUN 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in sink no running water at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef above unwashed limes in glass door refrigerator, operator moved limes.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in contact with cooked rice in glass door refrigerator. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray for catching grease on rear of vehicle from hood vent.
Basic/14-73-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Containers of medicine improperly stored over food, single service cups by handwash sink. Operator removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall glass door reach-in cooler, raw pork over cooked rice and beans. Spoke with operator regarding proper food storage, operator rearranged foods for proper food protection. Provided operator with Spanish language handout for food storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee did not change gloves while washing hands. Spoke with employee, employee removed gloves to wash hands properly.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with garbage can, chair. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler Janice hired more than 60 days no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed advisory for operator, operator hung in window.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Canned sodas and condiments on floor by flat grill, box of tomatoes and onions under front counter.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray on exterior of mobile unit.
Basic/14-73-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in sink no running water at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above cooked rice. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of jasmine rice and bag of limes stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between make table and the prep table next to the stove.
Basic/10-17-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips available to check chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed license number not on the MFDV.
Basic/50-04-4
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1

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.