La Ola Surfside Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2023, La Ola Surfside Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “observed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so La Ola Surfside Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed cooked chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - In reach-in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at bar. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; chicken container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
55
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink (quaternary 200ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw beef food stored over ready-to-eat bread in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler at cook- line near by dry storage ; sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); chopped tomato corn salad (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in Reach in cooler for two hours. Operator placed all items in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near by prep sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Single-service coffee filters improperly stored near by soda machine at bar area. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-05-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-06-4
50
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken container over raw steak container at walk in freezer. Operator removed chicken container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed the bowl from salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop, placed it to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Multiple food containers stored on floor at walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by dish rack. Operator removed rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mango salsa. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator removed tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
43
May 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
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 Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Ola Surfside Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “observed” 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?
La Ola Surfside Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has La Ola Surfside Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Ola Surfside Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Ola Surfside Restaurant 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 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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