Sabor De La Playa

1400 Estero Blvd Unit 10, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sabor De La Playa stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.

Sabor De La Playa's latest score of 58 falls below the Fort Myers Beach average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat pastry and vegetables. Operator moved foods to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit to measure chlorine levels in three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ben, hired 3 months prior does not have food handler training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of Sir Lawrence cooler in prep area
29-49-6
58
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved so hand is not in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Empanadas thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
90
Jun 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor De La Playa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor De La Playa on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor De La Playa?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabor De La Playa.

How does Sabor De La Playa compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Sabor De La Playa most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Sabor De La Playa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabor De La Playa have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabor De La Playa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.