El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

16681 McGregor Blvd Ste 301 & 302, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Overview

El 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.

22Inspections
129Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Cheyo Mariscos, Botanas, Y Tacos in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

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
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections35 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

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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