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EL TIBIRY TABARA RESTAURANT AND BAR

3437 FOWLER ST, Fort Myers FL 33901

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607034
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019001473Dec 11, 2018May 24, 2019$600
7--2018020660Mar 13, 2018Sep 4, 2018$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator container of raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats/foods not date marked. Operator date marked foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled sugar. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 is unable to locate signed form at the time of inspection. Operation had all employees present at time of inspection sign forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

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
Oct 31, 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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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on apron.
High priority/12A-18-4
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 printed copy to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved items blocking sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by back door.
Basic/36-24-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in single door reach in freezer in back storage room.
Basic/14-69-4

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.