LA FRUITERIA BY LUPITA
1501 ORTIZ AVE, Fort Myers FL 33905
Last inspected Apr 26, 2025 · 3 visits since March 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Spoke to Owner and he said he will pay as soon as possible.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025041583 | Apr 26, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Spoke to Owner and he said he will pay as soon as possible.
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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Spoke to Owner and he said he will pay as soon as possible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing cut fruit and vegetables in hand washing sink. Operator remofrom sink.
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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take cash payment then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator stated they have to reset password and will contact help desk on Monday for assistance.
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 forms are on hand, but, need to be signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator brought soap to sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
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.