LA OLA SURFSIDE RESTAURANT
1035 ESTERO BLVD #3, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239-565-8008
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024027661 | Apr 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yellow rice, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked with 07-29.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop on cooks line inside mango chutney. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear service door open and screen present however screen is unable to be secured to prevent vermin.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water and partial bottle of Pepsi inside reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser and chlorine, operator labeled during inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-24-2025
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag (grocery to go bag) used to store heads of cabbage in reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in small reach in freezer in storage area
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear door open at time of inspection.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pulled chicken thawing in reach in cooler not date marked when removed from freezer to allow continued tracking of thawed food.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food (cookies) stored with tortillas a On shelf above three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pulled pork thawing at ambient temperature at three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to thaw either under running water or under refrigeration
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection.
Apr 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat coleslaw in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat violation from 11-28-2023
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with corn tortillas
Food stored on floor. Juices stored on floor in adjacent covered storage area.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Unable to locate license as per specified in Florida Statue other than annual decal.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of orange soda on shelf of reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored in same container as limes and whole tomatoes. Operator removed to separate containers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored above salsa and cooked ground beef. Operator moved to proper storage
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils stored above hand sink not inverted.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table. Discussed with operator and food was removed and employee stopped eating.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table.
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.