El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, y Tacos
16681 McGregor Blvd Ste 301 & 302, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · Permanent Food Service · License 4602524
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 basic (1 repeat)-30
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed container of raw shrimp stored behind cut onions. Operator fixed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee pick up item off floor and not washing hands before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread.
Operator switched to food grade container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine.
Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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 form.
Repeat violation
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 written procedures.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour container. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled container.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Operator dumped out water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Handwash sink at bar.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.