EXPRESS FOOD KING

Name: EXPRESS FOOD KING
Address: 3805 PALM BEACH BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL, 33905, US
Rating: 78.9

3805 PALM BEACH BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33905

License #4651241

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

78.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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September 30, 2025 · 35 findings · 9 critical

Routine - Food

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EXPRESS FOOD KING in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 38 total violations — 9 critical, 15 major, 14 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-38-4] Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion cup without handle sinking in verde sauce. Had to use my thermometer to get it out.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed hair pulled back, with out hat, visor, or hair net.
[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 a portion cup without a handle in verde sauce, sinking.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers on truck.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on cutting knives, put away clean.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door propped open. With no self closure.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not stored upside down for protection.
[03A-05-5] Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed frozen shrimp at 38F
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Mexican cheese in a Togo bag not labeled as to what it is.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed hand washing procedure as follows: operator poured some water on my hands, put soap on my hands, then poured water on my hands to rinse.
[03A-28-5] Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without cold holding the food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below after the food has cooled. Observed Cooked Chorizo 72F.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed rice with sausage with mold growing on top of produce 77F
[28-29-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
[28-20-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in chest freezer, being used as a refrigerator, that was not on. Milk (expired 09282025) 64F; Cooked Rice with Stewed Tomatoes 78F; Shredded blended cheese melted 75F; White sliced Mexican cheese in a Togo, non food grade bag 62F; Cooked down onions into juice with seasoning 57F; Cooked Chorizo 72F; House made verde 74F; Observed at make station - Cut lettuce 82F; Cut Limes 79F; Cut Fresh Cilantro 82F.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in chest freezer, being used as a refrigerator, that was not on. Milk (expired 09282025) 64F; Cooked Rice with Stewed Tomatoes 78F; Shredded blended cheese melted 75F; White sliced Mexican cheese in a Togo, non food grade bag 62F; Cooked down onions into juice with seasoning 57F; Cooked Chorizo 72F; House made verde 74F; Observed at make station - Cut lettuce 82F; Cut Limes 79F; Cut Fresh Cilantro 82F.
[01B-17-5] Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Observed the following in reach in chest freezer, being used as a refrigerator, that was not on. Milk (expired 09282025) 64F; Cooked Rice with Stewed Tomatoes 78F; Shredded blended cheese melted 75F; White sliced Mexican cheese in a Togo, non food grade bag 62F; Cooked down onions into juice with seasoning 57F; Cooked Chorizo 72F; House made verde 74F; Observed at make station - Cut lettuce 82F; Cut Limes 79F; Cut Fresh Cilantro 82F. With no date marking on when it was prepped.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
[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. Observed expired milk with no date marking on when it was opened. Milk (expired 09282025) 64F.
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed employees working since at least June 2025
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on board.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwashing sink with cleaning product and boxes
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed neither employees certified as a certified food manager.
[28-09-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Disposing liquid waste at non approved location.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water on truck
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Had to ask for paper towels.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometers on truck.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[27-09-4] No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no water at 3 compartment sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Had to ask for soap
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.