Papotas

4125 Cleveland Ave Ste 1125, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Papotas has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over vegetables. Raw beef and chicken stored over cheese. The operator rearranged the items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed passionfruit juice in bottles for individual sale at front counter. Educated operator on labeling. **Warning**

02D-12-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed proof of training for one employee - Antonio Tinajero. Two other employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near reach in cooler, operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Aug 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in frozen dispenser: dairy Mix (45F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. **Warning**

22-47-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed stairs to second story landing as heavily rusted.

36-10-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on reach in freezer near fry station. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papotas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papotas on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Papotas compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Papotas most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Papotas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papotas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papotas 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 Papotas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papotas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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