EL PATIO

Name: EL PATIO
Address: 4444 CLEVELAND AVE STE E&F, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 57.9

4444 CLEVELAND AVE STE E&F, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4605796

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

57.9 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 21, 2026 · 10 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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EL PATIO in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 63 total violations — 10 critical, 10 major, 43 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored near clean dishes and with dry goods. The operator relocated the bags.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting across from dish machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs and cut onions stored in containers on floor of walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in sugar and corn, the operator removed the handles.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm, operator corrected to 75ppm.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs un-refrigerated at cook line, operator states have been out less than 2 hours and placed in reach in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil mixture on cook line, operator states has been out less than 2 hours and placed in reach in cooler. raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler, the operator states they thawed and placed in walk in cooler after. Educated on proper thawing methods and operator iced down item.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in reach in cooler opened yesterday no date marking.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical in spray bottle near dish machine with no label.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as scoop in bean bin. Operator removed cup.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent by cooks line with heavy grease buildup.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cooks line. Operator removed beverage.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in kitchen.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and in disrepair by Walk-in cooler.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on rice and sugar bins at dry storage area.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops in rice and sugar bins were in the food. Observed operator removed scoops.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop used in rice warmer was rested top of cooked rice. Observed opera remove scoop.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line and Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler ,Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[24-18-4] Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cooks line. Operator corrected improper storage.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe at 3 compartment sink by Walk-in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over diced onions and sauce at reach-in cooler by Walk-in cooler. Observed raw breaded beef and chicken over dice peppers and chopped garlic in reach-in cooler by dishwasher area. Repeat 8-10-23
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed assorted cleaning chemicals on shelf over food prep by 3 compartment sink next to Walk-in cooler. Observed wd40 over microwave and prep table in kitchen. Observed glass clean on rack in back dining room over single service items. Operator removed all chemicals for proper storage. Repeat 8-10-23
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[01C-03-4] Clam tags not marked with last date served.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter and and bar area blocked with equipment in sinks. Operator removed items from sinks
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified on menu.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat 8-10-23
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, meat sauce, chicken, pasta, cooked yucca and shrimp in Walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.