La Poblanita Deli Grocery
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, La Poblanita Deli Grocery has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw lamb box stored over juice container. Operator moved raw lamb box to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottle case stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near kitchen entrance. Operator provided handwashing sign and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease food debris behind cooking equipments.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near walk in cooler.
42-01-4
67
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked rice placed on the steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating cooked rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and water bottle cases stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open/ broken.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach container stored next to cooked rice at cook-line Operator removed bleach container to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg stored over ready to eat salsa. Operator removed raw shell egg to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at men bathroom. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood at cook-line soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Cooked chicken soup stored on floor at walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
50
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 has health reporting agreement forms without any name and signature on it. He started to signing form with employees at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store wiping cloth at handwash sink by kitchen entrance. Operator removed wiping cloth and place it in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato soup stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted the sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with corn flour. Operator removed the scoop, and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce in container. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair on cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.in food prep area across from triple sink.
21-10-4
74
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp cooked yesterday no labeled anger being prepared over 24 hours ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Chicken in reach in cooler prepared more than 24 hours prior not labeled with date prepared. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Poblanita Deli Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Poblanita Deli Grocery on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Poblanita Deli Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Poblanita Deli Grocery.
How does La Poblanita Deli Grocery compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
La Poblanita Deli Grocery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has La Poblanita Deli Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Poblanita Deli Grocery have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Poblanita Deli Grocery 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 Poblanita Deli Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Poblanita Deli Grocery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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