El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos

16681 Mcgregor Blvd Ste 301 & 302, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over raw oysters. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked rice and beans not date marked. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

27-10-4

Basic - Oyster tags removed from original container for long-term storage.

01C-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef roast thawing at room temperature. Operator placed roast in working reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water and bag of sugar stored on floor. Operator placed food off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician and set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese 45F cold hold, chopped ham/salami 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Observed red ice scoop cracked or broken.

14-38-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front double door upright reach in cooler across from mixer.

29-49-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos 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 El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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