Dos Sabores
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Dos Sabores has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Carne asada, per operator prepared 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator dated 03-17-2026 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on expo counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Lime juicer coating is flaking off. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced sanitizer bucket: (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind bar is unsecured.
51-11-4
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); beef (51 F - Cold Holding) per operator food was in walk in cooler over night and brought to cooks line 2 hours prior. Operator moved food to walk in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three (3) unlabeled spray bottles near three compartment sink
41-17-4
78
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared rice, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of grease and dust on ceiling vent in cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf with food. Operator moved purse to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in public mens room used by employee
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in front reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed melon stored directly above ready to eat diced onions in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
61
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf next to dish machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs in drawer of cooks line cooler not dated. Repeat from 04-27-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside large containers of rice and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling vent in small dry storage room to the right of kitchen entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf with food containers above steam table.
12B-07-4
70
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Not completed for all employees
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. Cooked chicken prepared 24 hours prior per operator, no date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In three compartment sink behind bar.
41-17-4
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 written procedures for cleanup DBPR Form HR 5030-104
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line and on shelf with food. Operator removed phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use food service baskets not inverted. Operator inverted all containers . Repeat from 06-14-2022 **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to bag in box soda and one behind bar not secured. Repeat from 06-14-2022 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dos Sabores last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dos Sabores on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dos Sabores?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dos Sabores.
How does Dos Sabores compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Dos Sabores most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Dos Sabores' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dos Sabores have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dos Sabores 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 Dos Sabores inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Sabores is inspected around three times per year on average.
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