Serrano Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Serrano Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Myers restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at handwashing sink at prep area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour container not labeled at prep area.
02D-01-5
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. see stop sale
03A-02-5
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. Operator provided blank copy and employee started signing Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
58
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container no label.
02D-01-5
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk flour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
82
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
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Jun 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored with unwashed cilantro in standup reach in cooler with glass doors in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at 1.5 hours @ 69F in walk-in cooler. Operator called to have eggs removed an employee was encountered to take to another location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed menudo prepared yesterday no date marking in reach in cooler across from flat top. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food training expired 06/2022. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by floor fan between kitchen and front counter. Operator moved fan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed by three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield over standup reach in cooler with glass doors in kitchen. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serrano Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serrano Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serrano Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Serrano Restaurant.
How does Serrano Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Serrano Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Serrano Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Serrano Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Serrano Restaurant 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 Serrano Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Serrano Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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