La Ola Surfside Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at La Ola Surfside Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach average 82, so La Ola Surfside Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser and chlorine, operator labeled during inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-24-2025
35B-14-4
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag (grocery to go bag) used to store heads of cabbage in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in small reach in freezer in storage area
14-69-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear door open at time of inspection.
35B-14-4
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored above salsa and cooked ground beef. Operator moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored in same container as limes and whole tomatoes. Operator removed to separate containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table. Discussed with operator and food was removed and employee stopped eating. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table.
21-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils stored above hand sink not inverted.
24-05-4
58
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement DBPR HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: No completed reporting agreements available. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints upon arrival for inspection. All employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Two employees without hair restraints **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On front prep counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Wet soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards **Time Extended**
21-09-4
82
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Green garden hose connected to mobil food truck. Operator replaced with food grade hose. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-04-4
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 written procedures for cleanup DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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
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 HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On front prep counter **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Front service window open on food truck. Operator closed screen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints upon arrival for inspection. All employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table and purse stored with food on shelves. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on front prep table. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
50
Nov 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened container of raw hamburger stored over precooked packaged chicken tenders. Operator switched raw hamburger to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Ola Surfside Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Ola Surfside Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Ola Surfside Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Ola Surfside Restaurant.
How does La Ola Surfside Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
La Ola Surfside Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has La Ola Surfside Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Ola Surfside Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Ola Surfside Restaurant 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 Ola Surfside Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Ola Surfside Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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