El Kaptzin
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Kaptzin stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
El Kaptzin's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 employee health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles case stored on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Wiston Diaz Recio Provided by ServSafe; expired on 10/05/25 **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes bag stored on floor at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Plastic water bottles case stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
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 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked spinach (51F - Cooling). Per operator cooked spinach prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked spinach (51F - Cooling). Per operator cooked spinach prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty dishes. Operator moved dirty dishes to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes bag stored on floor at prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under flat top grill.
41-05-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while working on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed chest freezer outside food truck used to store food.
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
67
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice prepared yesterday no date mark in stand up reach in cooler with glass doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
78
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator refilled fresh tank during inspection and water pump is working for all sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **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. Observed rice prepared yesterday no date mark in stand up reach in cooler with glass doors. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
37
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Kaptzin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Kaptzin on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Kaptzin?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Kaptzin.
How does El Kaptzin compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
El Kaptzin most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has El Kaptzin's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Kaptzin have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Kaptzin 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 Kaptzin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Kaptzin is inspected around four times per year on average.
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