LA PLAYA 787
1943 FOWLER ST UNIT C, Fort Myers FL 33901
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2025
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.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to the operator who posted it in the kitchen.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bags of cheese in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding)in kitchen, operator unsure how long has been out and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding)in kitchen, operator unsure how long has been out and discarded.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee(Alejandra Perez) hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table/cutting board.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cook line and in reach in cooler near handwash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Countertop fryer not located under hood system. This is in addition to the fryer located beneath the hood system.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored over seasonings and single use skewers. Educated operator and he relocated the spray bottle.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to the operator who posted it in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to the operator who posted it in the kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Countertop fryer not located under hood system. This is in addition to the fryer located beneath the hood system.
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.