Fiesta Expo
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
37
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Fiesta Expo stretching back to 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Fiesta Expo on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Carry on bag used to store breads. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license;12/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cilantro. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to other cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided for handwashing sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor near reach in cooler. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
37
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 beef soup (63F - Cooling). Per operator the soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken (67F - Cold holding). Per operator chicken storage time unknown, operator discarded raw chicken. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: anager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
58
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 beef soup (63F - Cooling). Per operator the soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 beef soup (63F - Cooling). Per operator the soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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 2025-10-28: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw beef stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved raw beef to other reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had metal pan stored inside. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**
35B-14-4
55
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without using soap. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator and employee used soap to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has 60 days from last inspection 03/24/2025 to obtain manager training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
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
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
45
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator put chicken on lowest shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler prepared yesterday no date mark. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights no shield. **Warning**
38-07-4
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
39
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Owner states he will be taking the course. Admintrative complaint issued per Supervisor Dominick Tartaglione Jr. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 2024-04-16: Provided approved food handler training for owner via email. Administrative Complaint issued per Supervisor Dominick Tartaglione Jr. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and steak prepped yesterday with no date mark in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
43
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Feb 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
70
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pump in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions on floor of truck. Operator moved onto a crate during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Expo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Expo on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Expo?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Expo.
How does Fiesta Expo compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Fiesta Expo most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Fiesta Expo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fiesta Expo have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fiesta Expo 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 Fiesta Expo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Expo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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