Botanas Vuelve a La Vida
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Botanas Vuelve a La Vida stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hood system in process of being installed in kitchen without a plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomato salsa prepared onsite yesterday, no date mark in reach in cooler at front counter.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
61
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops stored in standing water 69F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Windex on counter next to single use straws. Operator moved spray bottle to location with no single use items or food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat containers of diced tomato salsa prepared yesterday no date marked in front counter reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted on counter next to cooked corn in steam table. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with bulk sugar unlabeled in prep kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to go cups used as scoops in juices in stand up reach in cooler with glass door at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter of make table at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of 12/01/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot insecticide in hallway by unisex restroom.
41-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar in prep area.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit has a gap at threshold and daylight is visible coming in.
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled on top of reach in ice cream freezer at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean ceramic plateware stored above three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 78F.
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent bulbs over reach in freezer in kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex bathroom used by employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table by microwave.
21-12-4
61
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided DBPR Form HR 5025-531 via email to Operator. Operator hung up sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink next to front counter. Printed hand washing sign and Operator hung sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar.
14-01-5
61
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid in establishment.
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by front display cases. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom with no self closing door.
32-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on reach in cooler with roll top by front counter not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Botanas Vuelve a La Vida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Botanas Vuelve a La Vida on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Botanas Vuelve a La Vida?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Botanas Vuelve a La Vida.
How does Botanas Vuelve a La Vida compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Botanas Vuelve a La Vida most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Botanas Vuelve a La Vida's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Botanas Vuelve a La Vida have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Botanas Vuelve a La Vida means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Botanas Vuelve a La Vida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Botanas Vuelve a La Vida is inspected around two times per year on average.
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