La Cocina De Juanita’S
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at La Cocina De Juanita’S stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
La Cocina De Juanita’S latest score of 67 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near kitchen exit door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of food debris at dry storage.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 - Bowl with no handle used to dispense shredded cheese in reach-in cooler. Operated removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of 5e hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid is missing on covered receptacle.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekins as scoops in reach in cooler diced tomato and shredded cheese. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
May 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle in bulk rice. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer is attached on men's room door, but, is not closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
86
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and steaks not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket beside cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
78
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 printed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cups used as a scoop in diced tomatoes and cheese in reach in cooler with flip top. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed beverage from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets to walk-in cooler door are cracked and broken.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pink mold like substance on gaskets of white reach in freezer in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device to men's bathroom broken.
32-17-4
61
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 - 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed men's restroom door self closer was broken.
32-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cocina De Juanita’S last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cocina De Juanita’S on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cocina De Juanita’S?
Across the inspection record, “bowl with no handle used to dispense salt” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Cocina De Juanita’S.
How does La Cocina De Juanita’S compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
La Cocina De Juanita’S most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has La Cocina De Juanita’S inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cocina De Juanita’S have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cocina De Juanita’S 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 La Cocina De Juanita’S inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cocina De Juanita’S is inspected around three times per year on average.
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