LA NORTENITA
8784 ALICO RD, Fort Myers FL 33912
Last inspected Oct 4, 2024 · 4 visits since December 2023
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.
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall glass door Pepsi reach-in cooler, raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed unapproved chlorine sanitizer in mobile unit, per operator used to wash dishes. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer from store during inspection and placed in mobile unit. Provided operator with Manual Dishwashing handout to aid in training staff.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall glass door Pepsi reach-in cooler, raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall glass door Pepsi reach-in cooler, raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Operator states no approved training was given, some employees have worked over 60 days.
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. Both present employees no proof of review of health responsibilities.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water 89F by flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in mobile unit all not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and water in bottles hanging by oven not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose used for inlet water supply to MFDV.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris buildup on manual French Fry cutting blades hanging on the back wall.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers and cook ware stored in hand washing sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water of 97F next to flat top grille.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.