Arepa Express Swfl

16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Arepa Express Swfl, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Arepa Express Swfl is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stovetop cooked plantains (119F - Hot Holding) for one hour per operator.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In main reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat masa. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelving for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in triple sink. Discussed importance of using proper handwash sink with employee.

12A-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water 95F on stovetop.

10-07-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker outside of food truck connected to hose. **Warning**

29-34-4

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material. **Warning**

14-26-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator changed task from cashier to prep and put gloves without washing her hand. Discussed about proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed her hand, after put gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In silver reach-in cooler by prep area;; roasted pork (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) for 4 hours per operator. Cooling unit was turned off, operator turned back on. Operator immediately submerged all potentially hazardous foods in ice bath for rapid cooling, within 10 minutes all foods reached a temperature of 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - 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 stated health reporting agreements got damaged. Provided health reporting agreement form operator started signing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - 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. **Warning**

50-04-4

Oct 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed sign for operator, HR 5030-105, operator hung the sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arepa Express Swfl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arepa Express Swfl on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arepa Express Swfl?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arepa Express Swfl.

How does Arepa Express Swfl compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Arepa Express Swfl most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Arepa Express Swfl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arepa Express Swfl have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arepa Express Swfl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Arepa Express Swfl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arepa Express Swfl is inspected around three times per year on average.

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