La Fruiteria by Lupita

1501 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Fruiteria by Lupita, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Spoke to Owner and he said he will pay as soon as possible. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: Observed license is still expired in system from 12/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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 2025-04-26: No training provided for any employees **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: No proof of employee reporting agreements in unit. **Admin Complaint**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Mar 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 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. Observed employee take cash payment then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator stated they have to reset password and will contact help desk on Monday for assistance. **Admin Complaint**

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. Observed forms are on hand, but, need to be signed. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator brought soap to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Warning**

13-07-4

Jan 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fruiteria by Lupita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fruiteria by Lupita on file is from Apr 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Fruiteria by Lupita compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

La Fruiteria by Lupita most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has La Fruiteria by Lupita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fruiteria by Lupita have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Fruiteria by Lupita 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 Fruiteria by Lupita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Fruiteria by Lupita is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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