FIVE STARS LATIN FOOD
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1110, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 786-520-7015
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024023729 | Mar 8, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2021058637 | Dec 21, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | $400 |
| 7--2018017814 | Mar 1, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, the operator removed the tongs.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator during inspection.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 tabletop fryer units across from cook line, not under hood system.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over bananas at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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. Observed Food Employee Reporting Agreement documents not completed. Operator completed the documents by having the employees sign their names.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt container not labeled at prep area shelf and table. Operator labeled the food items.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator changed sanitizer.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator precooked frozen chicken in reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Operator date marked chicken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind portable fryers.
Feb 10, 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
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw tenderized steak stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table. Operator removed cell phone.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over clean food container at cook line. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to bottom shelf.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf by back door.
Mar 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, chicken and shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over juices and raw beef over salad dressing in Walk-in cooler Observed operator move all raw items for prop storage. Repeat 11-28-23.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with dough stored above bulk flour and beans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bulk juice containers in walk in cooler.
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.
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 printed copies to operator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer unit by ice machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service items stored on floor.
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.