Fort Myers, Lee County

LA COCINA DE JUANITA’S

3480 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33916

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jan 29, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 24334932

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near kitchen exit door.

41-17-4

Detail 24334933

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24334930

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24334928

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of food debris at dry storage.

25-06-4

Detail 24334929

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 24334931

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near kitchen exit door. Operator replaced fire extinguisher at time of inspection. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 23982959

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

14-01-5

Detail 23982958

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense shredded cheese in reach-in cooler. Operated removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23982957

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23982960

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of 5e hood soiled with grease. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23982961

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 23676655

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekins as scoops in reach in cooler diced tomato and shredded cheese. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23676657

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid is missing on covered receptacle.

13-07-4

Detail 23676656

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

29-49-6

Detail 23676654

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

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23348646

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.

11-26-1

Detail 23348648

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.

13-07-4

Detail 23348647

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23348645

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

May 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 22892503

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle in bulk rice. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22892504

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site

32-17-4

Detail 22892502

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer is attached on men's room door, but, is not closing. Repeat Violation

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 22710738

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and steaks not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 22710740

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket beside cook line gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 22710739

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.

32-17-4

Detail 22710741

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-26-1

Detail 22324642

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 printed form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22324645

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22324641

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cups used as a scoop in diced tomatoes and cheese in reach in cooler with flip top. Operator removed cups during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22324647

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed beverage from kitchen. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22324646

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets to walk-in cooler door are cracked and broken.

51-13-4

Detail 22324648

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 22324643

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pink mold like substance on gaskets of white reach in freezer in kitchen.

32-17-4

Detail 22324644

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device to men's bathroom broken.

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21885300

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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21885299

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21885298

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 Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 21885301

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

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-07-4

Detail 21250727

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

32-17-4

Detail 21250726

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed men's restroom door self closer was broken.

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 20899402

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by front counter in dining room.

16-46-4

Detail 20899403

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on bus tubs on wire rack over reach in cooler.

33-16-4

Detail 20899404

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 20899405

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go napkins stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to a shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 20497110

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed surface cleaner stored next to bulk bags of sugar in dry storage closet. Operator moved cleaner to a shelf holding chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-06-4

Detail 20497109

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at three compartment sink. Operator said they are boiling water to wash dishes until hot water is repaired. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20497112

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hws in kitchen across from center prep table. Operator boiling water for hand washing. Operator says waiting for repairs. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 20497111

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

32-17-4

Detail 20497113

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed both men and women's bathroom door closers broken. Warning