Yo Samara's

11481 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Yo Samara's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

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

By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Yo Samara's on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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

16-37-1

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 completed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream sauce 62F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Precooked pork 132F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated pork on grill to 165F and hot held at 135F. Rechecked temperature at 170F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

13-03-4

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

16-37-1

11-26-1

Basic - Soiled floors behind reach in freezer.

36-10-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

16-32-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yo Samara's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yo Samara's on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yo Samara's?

Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yo Samara's.

How does Yo Samara's compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Yo Samara's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Yo Samara's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yo Samara's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yo Samara's 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 Yo Samara's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yo Samara's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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