VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD
1501 ORTIZ AVE, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-571-0977
Last inspected Jun 13, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Location is open and operating and serving the public.
★ 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--2024025091 | Mar 23, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee shucking oysters outside, wipe his hands on pants, pick up a cell phone, put away then begin shucking oysters again no hand washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator.
Food being prepared outside. Observed employee shucking oysters outside food truck.
Food stored outside. Observed several insulated coolers / containers of food stored outside truck.
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.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Jan 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Location is open and operating and serving the public.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes at 45F. Operator added ice to ice bath.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed heavy buildup of food debris on floor inside truck.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Jun 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves to get items outside truck from a shed, then come back inside truck and prepare food and serve food while not changing gloves between. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooked shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved to counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Mar 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee walk onto truck and put gloves on without washing hands. Discuproper hand washing with Operator.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce stored on ground outside truck.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand washing sink slow draining.
Jun 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container holding sliced cucumbers stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of celery on floor inside truck.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Mar 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter food truck and put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Emailed information on food grade potable water hoses to Operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp in insulated cooler at 51F. Operator placed ice over shrimp.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups and plastic container stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator put soap at sink.
Food stored outside. Observed several insulated coolers with food stored in them outside of truck.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
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.