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MEXICAN BOTANAS & FRUTAS LOCAS

80 PONDELLA RD STE D, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 561.856.2992

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607390
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Provided Operator with Contact information for Tallahassee and our licensing department for assistance. Operator claims to have paid $312 in February of 2026.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Provided Operator with Contact information for Tallahassee and our licensing department for assistance. Operator claims to have paid $312 in February of 2026.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white standup reach in cooler with missing door handle.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager expired 08/24/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken off on white standup reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.
Basic/10-23-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle to standup white reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle to tall white reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.
Basic/10-03-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with bulk flour unlabeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor. Operator moved onions off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not above bulk sugar. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled on shelf closest to dipperwell. Operator labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.