Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
52
Score
Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee put on gloves to begin working on cook line, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing technique with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of raid stored on shelf above mop sink.
41-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to go cup with no handle used as a scoop on cooked white rice. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked in wait station wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line hanging on equipment handle In between using to plate cooked protein. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying in metal 1/3 pan of raw chicken handles touching chicken. Operator removed from chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook preparing chicken and steak on cook line wearing a watch.
13-07-4
52
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then changed gloves without washing hands first. Discussed proper handwashing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored over unwashed avocados in reach in cooler. Operator moved raw steak below produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet nesting by beverage dispensers in side station next to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer door handle on cook's line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen steak thawing at room temperature under counter across from mop sink. Operator moved steak to prep sink under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
64
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food on cook's line. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat tamales in reach in cooler in hallway with ice machine. Operator moved chicken to under tamales. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign for hand washing sink at end of cook's line by rear exit door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open soda bottle in reach in freezer across from cook's line. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on top of dishwasher.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic scoop handle touching bulk sugar on prep counter next to ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat rice and vegetables in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the raw fish under the ready to eat rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time Public Health Control Form for fried chicken under the heat lamp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
47
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid next to mop sink across from dishwasher.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed avocados in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
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** **Repeat Violation**
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bin of dry rice us3d as bowl.
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to wrap warm tortillas in kitchen area by flat top.
21-05-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door in dry storage. Can see daylight coming through from outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions stored on floor by ice machine. Operator hung bag up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of fryer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee grinder by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
35
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup in hand washing sink across from dishwasher. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with pink liquid unlabeled at hand washing sink by front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light under door to outside exit door in dry storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of avocados stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on front of fryer handle on cooks line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer broken on men's restroom door.
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on top of bean grinder by front counter. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar unlabeled across from reach in cooler near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken in altosham in kitchen at 1.5 hours hot holding at 124F. Operator heated chicken to 175F and adjusted altosham to higher temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Sanitizer bottle in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl being used as a scoop in bulk flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cooks line.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of Maseca stored on floor of dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar unlabeled by reach in cooler. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant.
How does Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dona Juana Guatemalan Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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