HELAMEX
3629 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239-353-0051
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104. Operator hung during inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019009787 | Feb 11, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed standing water in dipperwell. Operator turned on water and water is now running.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at front counter; cheese sauce (109F - Hot Holding). Per operator cheese sauce placed in steamer for 2 hours. Operator started reheating chees sauce.
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 Health Reporting Agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Bag of single-service cups stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed the bag to proper storage.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit to back alley.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash and sat hand washing sink with no soap by front counter. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104. Operator hung during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink by front counter.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in prep area.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear door marked exit in prep kitchen was locked. Operator unlocked during inspection.
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.