Fort Myers, Lee County

FIESTA EXPO INC

4195 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33916

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Dec 27, 2022
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 21661994

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

31A-09-4

Detail 21661995

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pump in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21661996

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions on floor of truck. Operator moved onto a crate during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-14-4

Detail 21661997

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

Jun 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21144005

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with a bucket in it. Operator removed bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21144007

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef prepared yesterday not date marked.

50-03-4

Detail 21144006

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator located decal and put in window. Decal is current. Corrected On-Site

50-04-4

Detail 21144008

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 numbers illegible from being too faded. Operator will replace.

Jan 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20331282

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa homemade 51°F in top of reachin cooler, product moved to bottom of cooler for cooling and cold holding Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Homemade salsa 50°F on ice. Employees added more ice for faster cooling and proper cold holding Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

53A-02-7

Detail 20331279

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: No proof of certified food manager certification Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20331277

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: No proof of certified food manager certification Time Extended

21-05-5

Detail 20331281

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Blanket used in direct contact with tortillas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Blanket used as food contact surface. Time Extended

12B-12-5

Detail 20331280

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 20331278

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: License number not on exterior of unit Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

27-12-4

Detail 20331252

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable water upon arrival. Employees brought water to unit during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 20331243

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in grocery bags Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20331248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa homemade 51°F in top of reachin cooler, product moved to bottom of cooler for cooling and cold holding Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 20331246

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20331242

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

21-05-5

Detail 20331250

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Blanket used in direct contact with tortillas Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20331244

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20331247

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-04-4

Detail 20331245

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. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20331249

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20331251

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 20539528

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onions (123°F - Hot Holding); cooked plant (98°F - Hot Holding), beef (53°F - Cold Holding). Operator corrected by reheating. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Observed diced onions at 95°F (cold holding), and cut leafy greens at 99°F (cold holding) above grill. Educated operator on ways to keep food safe either using time or temperature. Provided operator with copy of time as a public health control paperwork. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 20539526

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: No food manager certification available at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20539524

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Observed no employee training records available. Admin Complaint

21-05-5

Detail 20539529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed torn cloth used to cover tortillas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Observed cloth in direct contact with tortillas in cooler. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20539527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan with debris. Observed hood filters soiled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Observed soiled floor fan. Time Extended

21-01-4

Detail 20539525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on table next to cutting board. Admin Complaint

Jul 26, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

41-05-4

Detail 20375040

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20375031

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onions (123°F - Hot Holding); cooked plant (98°F - Hot Holding), beef (53°F - Cold Holding). Operator corrected by reheating. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20375035

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge in hand wash sink. Operator corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20375033

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20375034

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator corrected on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20375041

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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 20375036

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at cook line soiled with grease and debris. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 20375037

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed torn cloth used to cover tortillas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20375039

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on food contact surface. Operator corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20375038

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan with debris. Observed hood filters soiled. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-01-4

Detail 20375032

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 20355629

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20355628

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green salsa (55°F - Cold Holding); ground beef (56°F - Cold Holding) in roll top reach in cooler. Operator closed doors to cool down items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20355633

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed jug of cleaning solution stored in hand wash sink and access to hand wash sink blocked by speaker and containers of food. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 20355630

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified food manager available at time of inspection. Establishment is already on callback, due September 8 2021. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20355632

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

21-05-5

Detail 20355631

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloths in direct contact with tortillas. Repeat Violation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20355634

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning