Villas, Lee County

LA POBLANITA DELI GROCERY

12145 S CLEVELAND AVE, Villas, FL 33907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Nov 19, 2025
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24201430

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw lamb box stored over juice container. Operator moved raw lamb box to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24201433

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottle case stored on floor at dry storage.

31B-04-4

Detail 24201429

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near kitchen entrance. Operator provided handwashing sign and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24201428

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

36-27-5

Detail 24201432

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease food debris behind cooking equipments.

42-01-4

Detail 24201431

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near walk in cooler.

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 23883878

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked rice placed on the steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating cooked rice. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23883876

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23883874

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and water bottle cases stored on floor at dry storage.

33-20-4

Detail 23883875

Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.

33-29-4

Detail 23883877

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open/ broken.

23-03-4

Detail 23883872

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 23883873

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23584604

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at prep area; raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked beef and chopped tomatoes. Operator removed raw chicken and raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23584600

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at prep area; cooked rice (52F - Cooling). Per operator cooked rice cooked and placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection.See stop sale.

03D-02-5

Detail 23584607

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at prep area; cooked rice (52F - Cooling). Per operator cooked rice cooked and placed in reach-in cooler the day before inspection.See stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 23584603

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven grill cleaner bottles stored with tortillas at dry storage. Operator removed oven grill cleaner bottles to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23584602

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 23584601

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bags, Avocado boxes and lime boxes stored on floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 23584606

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen entrance. Operator provided handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23584605

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

33-16-4

Detail 23584598

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 23584599

Basic - Reach-in cooler at cook line; interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23329499

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg stored over ready to eat salsa. Operator removed raw shell egg to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23329504

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach container stored next to cooked rice at cook-line Operator removed bleach container to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 23329497

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23329501

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at men bathroom. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23329502

Basic - Cooked chicken soup stored on floor at walk-in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 23329498

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

35B-01-4

Detail 23329500

Basic - Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

23-03-4

Detail 23329503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood at cook-line soiled with grease.

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22864706

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store wiping cloth at handwash sink by kitchen entrance. Operator removed wiping cloth and place it in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22864708

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 has health reporting agreement forms without any name and signature on it. He started to signing form with employees at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22864710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato soup stored on floor at walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 22864709

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted the sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22864707

Basic - Scoop handle in contact with corn flour. Operator removed the scoop, and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22265112

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over salsa in the reach in cooler next to the reach in freezer. Operator placed by proper cooking temp. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22265114

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on cutting board at the reach in cooler across from the flat top.

02C-02-5

Detail 22265110

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on two containers of cooked rice. Operator placed date on the two containers of cooked rice. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22265113

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at both bathrooms. Operator has the actuators for the doors. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 22265109

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Detail 22265111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on gaskets on the reachin coolers.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21569348

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce in container. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21569347

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room door not self closing.

36-17-5

Detail 21569349

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair on cooks line

21-10-4

Detail 21569346

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.in food prep area across from triple sink.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 21351569

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp cooked yesterday no labeled anger being prepared over 24 hours ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Chicken in reach in cooler prepared more than 24 hours prior not labeled with date prepared. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21351568

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-05-4

Detail 21347133

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on floor and wall under cooler / make table where food is prepared. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed 6 small roaches on wall in kitchen behind cold holding unit where previous activity was observed. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 21347131

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp cooked yesterday no labeled anger being prepared over 24 hours ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Chicken in reach in cooler prepared more than 24 hours prior not labeled with date prepared. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21347132

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 15

35A-09-4

Detail 21344268

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live lizard under storage shelf. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21344275

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored in reach in cooler directly above cooked ready to eat rice. Operator moved food to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21344270

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on floor and wall under cooler / make table where food is prepared. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21344269

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pepper sauce (47 F - Cold Holding) in walk walk in cooler prepared on 09-07-2022. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21344280

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pepper sauce (47 F - Cold Holding) in walk walk in cooler prepared on 09-07-2022. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21344277

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD -40 stored on shelf with food. Operator moved chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21344281

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pork (102 F - Cooling) on counter in kitchen. Per operator pork had been cooling for an hour. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to cool rapidly. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21344271

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp cooked yesterday no labeled anger being prepared over 24 hours ago. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21344276

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup containers used as scoops on salsa and in flour. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-05-5

Detail 21344267

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to cover dough proofing for tortillas. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21344273

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has deep grooves and is no longer cleanable. . Repeat from 03-25-2022 Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21344279

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged on cooks line. Warning

08B-19-4

Detail 21344278

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed employee cutting raw beef on cardboard in prep kitchen. Cardboard was not clean and sanitary. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21344272

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of avocados stored on floor by front storage shelves. Operator moved food to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21344274

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink for establishment. Warning

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 20957607

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

31B-05-4

Detail 20957598

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's restroom.

32-04-4

Detail 20957601

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20957600

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.

29-09-4

Detail 20957606

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink.

08B-47-4

Detail 20957604

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor and containers of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.

27-10-4

Detail 20957599

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20957603

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.

33-16-4

Detail 20957605

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-08-4

Detail 20957602

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink not plumbed to drain.

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-20-4

Detail 20621860

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Educated operator on proper procedures on hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

41-24-4

Detail 20621855

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded strip. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20621857

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20621861

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse next to tortillas. Employee removed purse. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20621859

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple pots with soup on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20621856

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damaged wall by three compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 20621858

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator picked up mops. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20621862

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers on storage shelves with no label. Corrected On-Site