El Tikal INC
475 Marsh Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607657
What drove the grade
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense towels stocked inside device.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
Observed a large wooden paddle used to stir kettle cooked items on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed clean metal pans stacked wet nesting on drying rack across from mop sink.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed paper and styrofoam to go containers on top of front counter not inverted. Operator inverted items.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.