Papotas
4125 Cleveland Ave Ste 1125, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606634
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 6, 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
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
More time given
Basic1
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
More time given
- First visitAug 6, 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 priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken over cooked pork, the operator relocated the items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed container of pain reliever on prep table, the operator removed the item.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Emailed form to operator during inspection.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed chair in front of handwash sink near front counter, the operator removed the chair.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with purple liquid at front counter bearing no label.
Basic1
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed single service lids and to go containers on floor of walk in cooler.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 6, 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
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.
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. Previous callback provided forms via email.
At the first visit
Provided to operator via email.
Follow-up, Jun 3, 2026More time given
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.