Rosticeria El Pechugon

11770 Metro Pkwy Unit A, Fort Myers, FL 33966

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Rosticeria El Pechugon has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the zero found previously.

Looking across the full record, intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Rosticeria El Pechugon trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro, cooked chicken, cut lettuce, cut cabbage stored in grocery store type to go bags.

14-31-5

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. Emailed and printed form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make table soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed refrigerator in front of hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit to check chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer present.

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. Observed no proof of any food handler training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed license number not on unit.

50-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator stated they did not receive their new decal from the state. Gave her a phone number to call to request one. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-03-4

Aug 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosticeria El Pechugon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosticeria El Pechugon on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosticeria El Pechugon?

Across the inspection record, intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rosticeria El Pechugon.

How does Rosticeria El Pechugon compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Rosticeria El Pechugon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Rosticeria El Pechugon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rosticeria El Pechugon have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rosticeria El Pechugon 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 Rosticeria El Pechugon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosticeria El Pechugon is inspected around three times per year on average.

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