El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers
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16681 McGregor Blvd Ste 301 & 302, Fort Myers, FL 33908El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, y Tacos in Fort Myers has accumulated 129 violations across 22 inspections dating back to 2021, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations cited in at least five separate inspections (2026-01-23, 2025-05-12, 2022-07-11, 2021-11-18, 2021-07-28), food contact surface violations appearing in seven inspections, approved food source violations in six inspections, and handwashing violations in multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 found 2 violations and resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, escalating the enforcement status beyond a routine warning. The prior inspection on January 23, 2026 documented 27 violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, time as control, and approved food sources, and was issued a warning.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers last inspected?
- El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers had?
- El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers find?
- El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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