Five Stars Latin Food

4125 Cleveland Ave Ste 1110, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Five Stars Latin Food has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Five Stars Latin Food on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over bananas at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

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. Observed Food Employee Reporting Agreement documents not completed. Operator completed the documents by having the employees sign their names. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt container not labeled at prep area shelf and table. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-27-4

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. Operator precooked frozen chicken in reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Operator date marked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind portable fryers.

36-27-5

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw tenderized steak stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over clean food container at cook line. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf by back door.

14-20-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with dough stored above bulk flour and beans.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bulk juice containers in walk in cooler.

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 printed copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer unit by ice machine.

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service items stored on floor.

25-05-4

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

11-27-4

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pair of scissors stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Stars Latin Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Stars Latin Food on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Stars Latin Food?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Five Stars Latin Food.

How does Five Stars Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Five Stars Latin Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Five Stars Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Stars Latin Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Five Stars Latin Food 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 Five Stars Latin Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Stars Latin Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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