FORT MYERS, Lee County

VUELVE A LA VIDA SEAFOOD

1501 ORTIZ AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33905

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jun 13, 2026
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 24622259

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee shucking oysters outside, wipe his hands on pants, pick up a cell phone, put away then begin shucking oysters again no hand washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator.

08B-32-4

Detail 24622257

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee shucking oysters outside food truck.

08B-42-4

Detail 24622256

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed several insulated coolers / containers of food stored outside truck.

50-04-4

Detail 24622255

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

35B-14-4

Detail 24622258

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

Jan 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 24292610

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.

03A-02-5

Detail 24292609

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

36-01-4

Detail 24292611

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

50-04-4

Detail 24292608

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

35B-14-4

Detail 24292607

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

Jun 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 23825170

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23825173

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

10-20-4

Detail 23825171

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

50-04-4

Detail 23825169

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

35B-14-4

Detail 23825172

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

Mar 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 23633055

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

13-07-4

Detail 23633053

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

13-03-4

Detail 23633051

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23633050

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

10-20-4

Detail 23633054

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

50-04-4

Detail 23633052

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

35B-14-4

Detail 23633057

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

29-20-5

Detail 23633056

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

Jun 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 22917879

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22917882

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22917884

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22917881

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

10-20-4

Detail 22917880

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

50-04-4

Detail 22917883

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.

35B-14-4

Detail 22917885

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

Mar 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 22743246

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter food truck and put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-04-4

Detail 22743248

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Emailed information on food grade potable water hoses to Operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22743242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp in insulated cooler at 51F. Operator placed ice over shrimp. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22743244

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups and plastic container stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22743241

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22743247

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator put soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22743245

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed several insulated coolers with food stored in them outside of truck. Warning

35B-14-4

Detail 22743243

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

May 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

29-04-4

Detail 21978297

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose connected to truck for potable water.

08A-05-6

Detail 21978294

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored in cooler with ready to eat peeled cucumbers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21978296

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on ground outside food truck.

10-20-4

Detail 21978293

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of fryer at below waist level. Operator removed tongs and placed in three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 21978295

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single service plastic to go spoons stored food contact surface up in container in front of stove. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Jan 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 21715131

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2022.

11-27-4

Detail 21715130

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21715133

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21715129

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

11-26-1

Detail 21715128

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

10-20-4

Detail 21715132

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from fryer. Repeat Violation

May 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02A-02-4

Detail 21086431

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Provided operator with Hispanic consumer advisory for raw oysters via email. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21086434

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cucumbers stored on ground outside truck. Operator moved case to raised table. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21086432

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer handle. Operator moved tongs to counter. Corrected On-Site

50-04-4

Detail 21086433

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.

21-12-4

Detail 21086430

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths on stovetop not in sanitizer solution.

Feb 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 20874598

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine in wire basket over cutting board.

12A-07-5

Detail 20874600

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves to prepare food. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 20874596

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drain of hand washing sink clogged with chopped lettuce.

10-02-4

Detail 20874597

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed soup ladle hanging on oven handle. Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 20874599

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons stored with the food contact surface up.

21-12-4

Detail 20874595

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on handle of oven.

Aug 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-02-4

Detail 20409196

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed soup ladle hanging on stove handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-07: Time Extended