LA POBLANITA DELI GROCERY
12145 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-208-2716
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked rice placed on the steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating cooked rice.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022045468 | Sep 12, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw lamb box stored over juice container. Operator moved raw lamb box to bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottle case stored on floor at dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near kitchen entrance. Operator provided handwashing sign and posted at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease food debris behind cooking equipments.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near walk in cooler.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked rice placed on the steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating cooked rice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers and water bottle cases stored on floor at dry storage.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open/ broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at prep area; raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked beef and chopped tomatoes. Operator removed raw chicken and raw beef to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at prep area; cooked rice (52F - Cooling). Per operator cooked rice cooked and placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection.See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at prep area; cooked rice (52F - Cooling). Per operator cooked rice cooked and placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection.See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven grill cleaner bottles stored with tortillas at dry storage. Operator removed oven grill cleaner bottles to proper storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Onion bags, Avocado boxes and lime boxes stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen entrance. Operator provided handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler at cook line; interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg stored over ready to eat salsa. Operator removed raw shell egg to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach container stored next to cooked rice at cook-line Operator removed bleach container to proper storage.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink at men bathroom. Operator provided soap.
Cooked chicken soup stored on floor at walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood at cook-line soiled with grease.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store wiping cloth at handwash sink by kitchen entrance. Operator removed wiping cloth and place it in sanitizing solution.
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. Operator has health reporting agreement forms without any name and signature on it. He started to signing form with employees at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Tomato soup stored on floor at walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted the sign at time of inspection.
Scoop handle in contact with corn flour. Operator removed the scoop, and stored it properly.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over salsa in the reach in cooler next to the reach in freezer. Operator placed by proper cooking temp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on cutting board at the reach in cooler across from the flat top.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on two containers of cooked rice. Operator placed date on the two containers of cooked rice.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at both bathrooms. Operator has the actuators for the doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on gaskets on the reachin coolers.
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.