Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas

80 Pondella Rd Ste D, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas stretching back to 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other North Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Provided Operator with Contact information for Tallahassee and our licensing department for assistance. Operator claims to have paid $312 in February of 2026. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white standup reach in cooler with missing door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-11-5

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager expired 08/24/2025. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-11-5

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle to standup white reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**

32-17-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid on shelf near unisex bathroom. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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 Form HR 5030-103 via email.

11-26-1

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed door closer to unisex bathroom was broken. **Repeat Violation**

32-17-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed door closer to unisex bathroom was broken. **Repeat Violation**

32-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic container with no label. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas.

How does Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.

Has Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas 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 Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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