El Estadio Latin Sports Bar
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, El Estadio Latin Sports Bar has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. El Estadio Latin Sports Bar was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which El Estadio Latin Sports Bar's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler near by stove; cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by stove; cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by walk in freezer. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin near by bar area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored over ice machine. Operator removed chemical bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook-line near by microwave; raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); cook ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); Pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and placed in Reach in cooler for 2 days. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler at cook-line near by microwave; 2 pounds of raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); one pound of cooked pork (61F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds of cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); one pound of sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and placed in Reach in cooler for 2 days. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) Operator stop using dishmachine and started using triple sink. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler near by walk in freezer raw shrimp containers stored over ready to eat bread. Operator removed raw shrimp containers to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 22 live small flying insects at bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at cook-line near by microwave used to store food container. Operator removed the food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. Operator has blank copy of Employee Health Reporting Agreement, no proof of any signed by any employee. Employee started signing at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. In Reach in cooler at cool line near by microwave; prepared cooked ground beef with potatoes, and cooked chicken have more than 24 hours no date mark on them. Per operator prepared 2 days before inspection. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In reach in freeze raw chicken breast bag stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator removed proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
25
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
35
Dec 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line are deeply grooved and can no longer be properly cleaned and sanitized.
14-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle broken off at hand sink in public men's room.
29-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Estadio Latin Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Estadio Latin Sports Bar on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Estadio Latin Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Estadio Latin Sports Bar.
How does El Estadio Latin Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
El Estadio Latin Sports Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has El Estadio Latin Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Estadio Latin Sports Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Estadio Latin Sports Bar 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 Estadio Latin Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Estadio Latin Sports Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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