El Local

27080 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 13, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at El Local, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 13, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that El Local's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 13, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Among Bonita Springs restaurants, the typical score is 80; El Local is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of stand-up cooler has black build-up. Sides of flip-top prep table heavily soiled.

23-03-4

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed sign for operator, HR 5030-105, operator hung the sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No sanitizer or test strips of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator picked up chlorine sanitizer and test strips nearby for the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Oper moved to segregated location. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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. Also expired license sticker displayed.

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Local last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Local on file is from Dec 13, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Local compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

El Local most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has El Local's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Local have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Local means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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