El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with rice” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken 128F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator put lid in top of chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with rice. Operator switched to food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed containers of raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat tomatoes in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef 62F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. Observed salsa 53F cold hold, precooked pork 53F cold hold in double door upright reach in cooler at end of cook line.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to ice machine not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and gray-like substance on table at end of cook line. Observed buildup of grease on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef and raw chicken stored over vegetables in drawer reach in cooker at cook line. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to ice machine not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed mold-like substance on ceiling tile in beer dry storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or gray-like substance at kitchen entrance.
36-34-5
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
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near beer dry storage room.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in beer dry storage room.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
50
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa 45F cold hold. Operator double panned salsa with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in corner near upright reach in cooler at end of cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in upright reach in cooler at end of cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at kitchen entrance.
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and salt shaker at cook line.
02D-01-5
64
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice 49F cooling, shredded precooked chicken 46F cooling, salsa 46F cooling overnight made on 08/06/24. Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas. Educated on importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed salsa 49F, raw beef 49F cold hold, raw chicken 50F cold hold, hot dogs 58F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Observed rice 49F cooling, shredded precooked chicken 46F cooling, salsa 46F cooling overnight made on 08/06/24. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed salsa 49F, raw beef 49F cold hold, raw chicken 50F cold hold, hot dogs 58F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near dry storage. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged salsas and guacamole. Educated operator on labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
32
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed operator submitted plans with Log Number HQ-24-3881. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
86
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked beans, meats, and sauces not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored in front of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/salt/sugar containers. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense oil. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed radishes stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
43
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting out at room temperature less than 4 hours. Operator placed eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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 written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pots of stew stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated operator on having hand wash sign. Operator placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks at kitchen entrance.
24-18-4
47
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line. Educated operator on. Importance of smooth food contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. Operator placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters and backboard of stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath mop sink.
29-11-4
58
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator switched raw chorizo to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats in reach in freezer not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Educated operator on importance of having handles with scoops. Operator removed cups and used ladles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor. Operator placed box of potatoes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked/chipped glazed terracotta cups.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date packaged.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease on hood and hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with rice” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant.
How does El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant 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 Sabor De Puebla Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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