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LA NORTENITA

8784 ALICO RD, Fort Myers FL 33912

Last inspected Oct 4, 2024 · 4 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4651064
Grade history
DEC 23
JUN 24
OCT 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water 89F by flat grill.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in mobile unit all not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and water in bottles hanging by oven not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose used for inlet water supply to MFDV.
High priority/29-04-4
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers and cook ware stored in hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water of 97F next to flat top grille.
Basic/10-07-4
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.