El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

4383 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Overview

El Gaucho Inca in Fort Myers has accumulated 122 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down or faced fines, but shows a troubling pattern: in May 2022, inspectors found 13 violations with 7 high-priority citations and recommended an administrative complaint. The most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing (13 instances), approved food sources (11), and employee health policies (9). The most recent inspection in December 2025 documented a sharp increase with 17 violations, including 5 high-priority citations, the highest violation count in the facility's history.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
138Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 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 Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers last inspected?
El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers had?
El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers find?
El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 8 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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