MANGO RITAS RHYTHM HOUSE
16440 TAMIAMI TRL S 11, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 717.830.2629
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Operator in process of updating license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw beef stored over bag of tortillas in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf.
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. Observed precooked frozen meat and precooked frozen chicken not date marked. Operator started to date mark foods.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed eyeglasses stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed eyeglasses.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on side of reach in freezer near dry storage/food prep area.
Stored food not covered. Observed sauces and raw shrimp not covered in walk in cooler.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb cans of mandarin oranges dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Operator in process of updating license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over packaged raw frozen fish. Operator properly arranged foods.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dishwash area.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with flour.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chopped beef over container of lasagna. Operator placed container on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions 50F cold hold, sauteed peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic red bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bucket.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator discarded control device.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ice machine in dishwash area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage room near dishwash area.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration 0 ppm. Educated operator on monitoring dish machine. Operator changed and primed sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna not date marked. Operator date marked lasagna.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration 0 ppm. Educated operator on monitoring dish machine. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed linoleum floor peeling apart in unused walk in freezer/dry storage. Operator has mat covering floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentrations at 0 ppm. Observed sanitizing line leaking on side of dishmachine. Operator fixed dishmachine. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken and American cheese not date marked. Educated operator on proper date marking. Operator date marked foods.
Ceiling above pizza ovens shows water damage or is in disrepair.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed linoleum floor peeling apart in unused walk in freezer/dry storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted before leaving inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked tomato sauce and salsa not date marked in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense precooked ground beef. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with lettuce. Operator removed cloth.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in unused walk in freezer/dry storage.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Operator labeled bin.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw frozen chicken stored over packaged raw frozen fish. Operator switched chicken to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as a dump sink.
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 completed forms before learning inspection.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense garlic oil. Educated operator on having scoops with handles.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage room.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dishwash area. Educated operator on having lightbulbs covered.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.