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Galipanero

7700 Cypress Lake Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33907
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Galipanero has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; on 10/01/2025. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
70
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container. Operator removed food container. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean hose connection to food truck leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area.
25-06-4
64
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over bread. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service food containers box improperly stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired on 08/08/2024. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: No proof of any food manager certification. Per operator he is in process taking food manager certification exam within couple of days. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; Raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired on 08/08/2024. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
78
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the prep counter in the mobile truck.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook with a watch on.
13-07-4
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. Observed the mobile truck license number is not on the truck.
50-04-4
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and drinks in stand up reach-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above reach-in cooler.
25-06-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Galipanero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Galipanero on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Galipanero?

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

How does Galipanero compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Galipanero most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Galipanero's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Galipanero have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Galipanero 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 Galipanero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Galipanero is inspected around three times per year on average.

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