Le Goute
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2023, Le Goute has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no knowledge of 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. **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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 2026-03-11: Operator had no knowledge of employee food handler training. **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
43
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink and in restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
37
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk food in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near stove damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease.
36-27-5
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On license as expired as of 12-01-2024.
50-17-3
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 printed copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
74
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in water heater. Operator killed roach, and cleaned area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed 2 live roaches on exterior of microwave. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
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. Observed no date marking for multiple food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed no date marking. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles around hood system b **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on soap dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed 1 dead roach inside microwave. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pickled cabbage at 80F cold holding. Operator states it was made today. Directed operator to move item to reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in water heater. Operator killed roach, and cleaned area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking for multiple food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles around hood system b **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on soap dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. The owner stated the hot water heater is going to be replaced. **Warning**
27-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in light fixtures in kitchen. The owner stated they were cleaning light fixtures today. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
61
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Goute last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Goute on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Goute?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Le Goute.
How does Le Goute compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Le Goute most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Le Goute's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Le Goute have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Le Goute means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Le Goute inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Goute is inspected around four times per year on average.
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