Villas, Lee County

EL SABOR MEXICANO

2101 CRYSTAL DR, Villas, FL 33907

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Mar 2, 2026
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03D-02-5

Detail 24406406

High Priority - 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; cooked chicken (52F - Cooling) Per operator cooked chicken prepared stored overnight. See stop sale.

50-17-3

Detail 24406411

High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/25. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24406408

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; cooked chicken (52F - Cooling) Per operator cooked chicken prepared stored overnight. See stop sale.

31A-11-4

Detail 24406407

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store employee bag. Operator removed the bag proper storage. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24406410

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator cooked chicken and cooked pork prepared and stored the day before inspection not properly date marked.

14-09-4

Detail 24406409

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24406405

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lime container stored on floor.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24201836

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked pork (56F- ambient); cooked beef (59F- ambient). Per operator all items stored at cook line for one hour. Operator removed all items to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24201832

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with cook pork container near triple sink. Operator moved all bottles to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24201834

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

11-26-1

Detail 24201831

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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24201835

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler; cook chicken is not date marked. Per operator chicken prepared and held more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24201839

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24201837

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles case stored on floor.

36-27-5

Detail 24201833

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24201838

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at prep area.

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 23641515

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days. Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 23641514

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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23474908

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23474911

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing used to store cleaning items. Operator removed all cleaning items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23474907

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

53B-02-5

Detail 23474903

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23474904

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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23474909

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared and stored in reach-in cooler more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23474906

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

50-04-4

Detail 23474910

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 Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23474905

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 13

01B-13-4

Detail 23168337

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and placed in Reach in cooler the day before inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 23168329

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and placed in Reach in cooler the day before inspection.

11-27-4

Detail 23168327

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 clean up plan for vomit/ diarrhea sign. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23168330

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cleaning products. Operator removed all cleaning products to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23168335

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 23168336

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

11-26-1

Detail 23168331

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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23168334

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Reach in cooler per operator cooked beef prepared the day before inspection has no date marked.

50-09-4

Detail 23168332

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-04-4

Detail 23168338

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.

51-13-4

Detail 23168328

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23168333

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator handwashing sign. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 23168326

Basic - Single-service food containers stored on floor. Operator removed and stored food containers at proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 22268184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

28-13-5

Detail 22265557

High Priority - Grey water on ground of establishment. Observed water leaking from the outlet pipe leaking onto to the ground. Observed steady stream of grey water, approximately two cups every minute. The area is approximately 2 foot wide by 6 feet long. Operator closed the valve on the trailer. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22265560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler next to the rear door. Advised operator to ice down. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22265558

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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22265559

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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22265561

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the hand washing sink. Warning

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21205026

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Observed email stating that operator is taking food manager course on 07-14-2022. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Operator is waiting on results from ServSafe exam taken on 07-14-2022. Time Extended

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 21110368

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment applied for plan review application and needs food service license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Operator states that they mailed in application. Observed receipt for cashiers check dated 05-18-2022. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21110370

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Observed email stating that operator is taking food manager course on 07-14-2022. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21110369

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. Observed no employee training at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Observed no employee training certificates available at the time of inspection. Observed 1 employee working in addition to manager. Time Extended

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 20951106

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated operator on proper hand washing and glove usage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-08-7

Detail 20951108

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment applied for plan review application and needs food service license. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20951107

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification at time of inspection. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20951109

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available at time of inspection. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20951110

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. Observed no employee training at time of inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20951105

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp and chicken with no date mark in large white reach in cooler. Warning

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 21917457

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee use cell phone then start prepping food without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Observed operator wash hands. Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 21917456

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing utensils after washing and rinsing. Reviewed with operator proper procedures to wash, rinse sanitize and air dry. Employee rewashed dishes with proper steps. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 21917455

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment does not have certified manager Repeat 3/23/2022. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21917458

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have a working thermometer on site. Discussed the importance of having a working probe thermometer.

Dec 7, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.