Gomez Mexican Grill
14561 Palm Beach Blvd Suite 21, Fort Myers, FL 33905 · Permanent Food Service · License 4602469
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 7 basic (1 repeat)-23
- Emergency closure on Oct 14, still closedCounts in full until a follow-up lets the place reopen-35
- Safety score42
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Closure extended
The problems weren't fixed yet. The business stays closed while the owner is given more time.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
More time given
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall near handwash sink in kitchen.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitOct 14, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in ice used for drinks.
See stop sale. Observed alcohol bottle stored in ice machine at bar. The operator removed the bottle and discarded the ice.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach on floor at cook line. Observed approximately 2-4 live roaches near hot water heater at end of cook line. Observed 1 live roach under bar triple sink.
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate for Patricia Lechuga - 1/27/24 through International Foodservice Executives Asso.
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed container of sugar unlabeled on opposite side of cook line.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed pork stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed approximately 15-20 dead roaches around hot water heater at end of cook line. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on floor and shelving around cook line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall near handwash sink in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen and behind equipment on cook line.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed 2 carbon dioxide tanks unsecured behind bar.
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.