Cositas Gourmet

2025 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cositas Gourmet has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Cositas Gourmet squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw salmon over raw beef and shelled eggs in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw salmon beside the raw beef and shelled eggs on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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. The owner filled out Form HR 5030-203 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major 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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed corn tamales not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner date marked corn tamales during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat pork tamales in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner placed the raw ground beef on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing's sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. The owner is process of obtaining a MFDV Decal. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-03-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans and beef not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. The owner inverted plastic single service items. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes on floor in Mobile Unit. The owner placed box of tomatoes on reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cositas Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cositas Gourmet on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cositas Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cositas Gourmet.

How does Cositas Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Cositas Gourmet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Cositas Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cositas Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cositas Gourmet 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 Cositas Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cositas Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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