EL TIBIRY TABARA RESTAURANT AND BAR
3437 FOWLER ST, Fort Myers FL 33901
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019001473 | Dec 11, 2018 | May 24, 2019 | $600 |
| 7--2018020660 | Mar 13, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
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.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled sugar. Operator labeled container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on apron.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved items blocking sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by back door.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in single door reach in freezer in back storage room.
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.