El Acajutla Restaurant
3228 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606204
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic (2 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed bags of raw beef and raw chicken in reach in freezer over corn. The operator corrected the items.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employee rinse a metal pan in handwash sink in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
The operator removed the tongs.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Observed 3 compartment sink setup as wash/sanitize/rinse. Reviewed proper setup with operator.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Emailed copy to operator during inspection.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.