La Esquinita Paisa

11770 A Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at La Esquinita Paisa, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

La Esquinita Paisa's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over unwashed peppers. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes mixed with onions container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed the knives for sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-55-4
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquinita Paisa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquinita Paisa on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Esquinita Paisa compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

La Esquinita Paisa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has La Esquinita Paisa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Esquinita Paisa have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Esquinita Paisa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Esquinita Paisa inspected?

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