Fort Myers, Lee County

PAPOTAS

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1125, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Jun 3, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 24605999

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator via email. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24606001

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24606000

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Time Extended

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 24604936

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on hose near mop sink and 2 in chemical dispenser. Observed 4 live roaches in tiles near stairs next to mop sink. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24604942

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed guacamole with tomato (53F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. The operator states it has been stored overnight and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24604940

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil and fresh garlic (74F - Cold Holding) above reach in cooler. The operator states it was made 30 minutes ago and placed in reach in cooler. Observed guacamole with tomato (53F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. The operator states it has been stored overnight and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24604930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (72F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator had it turned off, states potatoes were made less than 2 hours ago and placed in boiling water to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24604941

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk open more than 24 hours no date marking. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24604939

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 to operator via email. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24604938

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 to operator via email. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24604932

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed guacamole with tomato and black beans held more than 24 hours no date marking. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24604935

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Observed 2 dead roaches in mop sink. Observed 3 dead roaches in tiles near stairs next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roaches between wall and reach in freezer. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of dishmachine. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24604931

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor of walk in freezer. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24604934

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 plastic spoon with handle in oil and garlic mix. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24604937

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24604933

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor of walk in freezer. Warning

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24414897

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over vegetables. Raw beef and chicken stored over cheese. The operator rearranged the items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-12-1

Detail 24414899

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed passionfruit juice in bottles for individual sale at front counter. Educated operator on labeling. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24414898

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed proof of training for one employee - Antonio Tinajero. Two other employees working at time of inspection. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24414896

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24414895

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24414900

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near reach in cooler, operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.