LA PLAYA 787

Name: LA PLAYA 787
Address: 1943 FOWLER ST UNIT C, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 76.2

1943 FOWLER ST UNIT C, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4607928

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76.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA PLAYA 787 in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.2 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 April 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 7 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 1, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding)in kitchen, operator unsure how long has been out and discarded.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bags of cheese in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cook line and in reach in cooler near handwash sink.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Countertop fryer not located under hood system. This is in addition to the fryer located beneath the hood system.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table/cutting board.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee(Alejandra Perez) hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding)in kitchen, operator unsure how long has been out and discarded.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

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