La Poblanita Deli Grocery
12145 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606928
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Complaint after follow-up on Nov 2, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
Manager training expired; Jose Gutierrez on 05/03/26. No other manager CFM for the establishment.
Administrative complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees.
Administrative complaint
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitAug 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 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 unwashed produce.
In walk in cooler; raw steaks stored over unwashed limes. Operator removed raw steak to bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager training expired; Jose Gutierrez on 05/03/26.
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Plastic water bottles case stored on floor near walk in cooler. Operator removed the case proper storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.