LA OLA SURFSIDE RESTAURANT
13499 S CLEVELAND AVE 137, Fort Myers FL 33907
Last inspected Jul 30, 2025 · 6 visits since October 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.
OCT 23
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken container over raw steak container at walk in freezer. Operator removed chicken container to bottom shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed cooked chicken to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; chicken container stored on floor.
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In reach-in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at bar. Operator removed the utensils.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the container.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with bread at cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed scoop to proper storage.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service fork and knife box stored on floor near by kitchen exit. Operator removed the box to proper storage.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink (quaternary 200ppm). **Corrective Action TakenWarning** Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw beef food stored over ready-to-eat bread in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler at cook- line near by dry storage; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); chopped tomato corn salad (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler for two hours. Operator placed all items in ice. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near by prep sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl. Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service coffee filters improperly stored near by soda machine at bar area. Operator stored coffee filters properly. Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Priority: Basic
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken container over raw steak container at walk in freezer. Operator removed chicken container to bottom shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed the bowl from salt container.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop, placed it to proper storage.
Multiple food containers stored on floor at walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted at time of inspection.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by dish rack. Operator removed rack.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mango salsa. Operator removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator removed tank.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packages.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
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.