El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas

1668 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

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.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/grease on flat top grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 95F.
16-52-4
70
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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-07-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by boxes. Operator removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
61
Jun 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with container and fan. Operator moved items.
31A-09-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas.

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

El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas 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 El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cheyo Mariscos Y Botanas is inspected around two times per year on average.