El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers
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4383 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966El 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.
El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
El Gaucho Inca Ft Myers in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 June 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- 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 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching 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 June 24, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- 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 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
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