El Local
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, El Local has nine inspections in the public record. El Local was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beets in beer walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at kitchen front entrance.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceilings. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor area in front of walk in cooler covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of onions stored on floor at cook line and observed box of raw pork stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
55
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in wait station used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at entrance blocked by boxes.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in beer/beverage walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed bottled water stored on floor in beverage walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust around bottom of water heater.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in outdoor mop sink.
29-20-5
58
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance and hand wash sink in dishwash area.. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in beer/beverage walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink at cook line.
29-11-4
50
Dec 20, 2022
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 2022-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Local last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Local on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Local?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Local.
How does El Local compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
El Local most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has El Local's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Local have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Local 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 Local inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Local is inspected around three times per year on average.
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