El Parche Colombian Fast Food

17308 Park 78 Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Parche Colombian Fast Food seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

El Parche Colombian Fast Food's latest score of 82 falls below the North Fort Myers average of 89. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Non-Operational Inspection. The owner will be obtaining Food Handler Certifications prior to becoming operational.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Non-Operational Inspection. The owner will be obtaining Certified Manager Certification prior to becoming operational.

53A-01-7

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp in stand up refrigerator not date marked.

02C-02-5

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat lunch meat in reach in cooler. Operator put chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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.

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper and styrofoam to go containers stored not inverted on shelf next to service window. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Nov 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Parche Colombian Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Parche Colombian Fast Food on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does El Parche Colombian Fast Food compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

El Parche Colombian Fast Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.

Has El Parche Colombian Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Parche Colombian Fast Food 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 Parche Colombian Fast Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Parche Colombian Fast Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Parche Colombian Fast Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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