El Sabor Mexicano
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, El Sabor Mexicano has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so El Sabor Mexicano trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 chicken (52F - Cooling) Per operator cooked chicken prepared stored overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 chicken (52F - Cooling) Per operator cooked chicken prepared stored overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store employee bag. Operator removed the bag proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator cooked chicken and cooked pork prepared and stored the day before inspection not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lime container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
47
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked pork (56F- ambient); cooked beef (59F- ambient). Per operator all items stored at cook line for one hour. Operator removed all items to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with cook pork container near triple sink. Operator moved all bottles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. In reach-in cooler; cook chicken is not date marked. Per operator chicken prepared and held more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind cooking equipments.
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles case stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at prep area.
02D-01-5
45
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2025-03-19: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
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 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing used to store cleaning items. Operator removed all cleaning items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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** **Repeat Violation** **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. Chicken prepared and stored in reach-in cooler more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
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** **Warning**
50-04-4
45
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and placed in Reach in cooler the day before inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and placed in Reach in cooler the day before inspection.
01B-13-4
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 clean up plan for vomit/ diarrhea sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cleaning products. Operator removed all cleaning products to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. In Reach in cooler per operator cooked beef prepared the day before inspection has no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service food containers stored on floor. Operator removed and stored food containers at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
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.
50-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
32
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler next to the rear door. Advised operator to ice down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Grey water on ground of establishment. Observed water leaking from the outlet pipe leaking onto to the ground. Observed steady stream of grey water, approximately two cups every minute. The area is approximately 2 foot wide by 6 feet long. Operator closed the valve on the trailer. **Warning**
28-13-5
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the hand washing sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
58
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing utensils after washing and rinsing. Reviewed with operator proper procedures to wash, rinse sanitize and air dry. Employee rewashed dishes with proper steps. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee use cell phone then start prepping food without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Observed operator wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment does not have certified manager Repeat 3/23/2022. **Repeat Violation**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have a working thermometer on site. Discussed the importance of having a working probe thermometer.
05-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor Mexicano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Mexicano on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor Mexicano?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Sabor Mexicano.
How does El Sabor Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
El Sabor Mexicano most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has El Sabor Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Sabor Mexicano have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Sabor Mexicano means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Sabor Mexicano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sabor Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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