Vuelve a La Vida Seafood

1501 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Vuelve a La Vida Seafood appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Jan 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

Looking across the full record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Vuelve a La Vida Seafood trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes at 45F. Operator added ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Location is open and operating and serving the public.

50-17-3

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed heavy buildup of food debris on floor inside truck.

36-01-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Jun 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves to get items outside truck from a shed, then come back inside truck and prepare food and serve food while not changing gloves between. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooked shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved to counter. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee walk onto truck and put gloves on without washing hands. Discuproper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand washing sink slow draining.

29-20-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce stored on ground outside truck. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Jun 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container holding sliced cucumbers stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of celery on floor inside truck.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

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.

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Mar 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vuelve a La Vida Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vuelve a La Vida Seafood on file is from Jan 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vuelve a La Vida Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vuelve a La Vida Seafood.

How does Vuelve a La Vida Seafood compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Vuelve a La Vida Seafood most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Vuelve a La Vida Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vuelve a La Vida Seafood have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vuelve a La Vida Seafood 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 Vuelve a La Vida Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vuelve a La Vida Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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