El Local in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

18911 S Tamiami Trail Unit 17, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Overview

El Local in Fort Myers has accumulated 199 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility operated under two prior names, Beef O'Brady's and Coyote Wings, both in 2017. Fire safety records document a propane tank stored inside the building, a violation cited under multiple operators at the same address. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $960 in fines, with recent inspections in August 2025 showing 11 violations including 4 high-priority citations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
199Violations
0Closures
3Fire
$960in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Local in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 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 Local in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $960.00

Disciplinary action history for El Local in Fort Myers
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2023001562 $160.00 Dec 20, 2022 Miami (Doral)
7--2017052114 $400.00 Oct 11, 2017 Miami (Doral)
7--2017028154 $200.00 May 2, 2017 Miami (Doral)
7--2015046077 $200.00 Oct 14, 2015 Miami (Doral)

El Local in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 3 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-05-02: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-05-04: Time extended next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-06: Time extended next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-05-02: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-05-04: Time extended next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

El Local in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

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

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections31 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections35 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Local in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Local in Fort Myers last inspected?
El Local in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Local in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at El Local in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Local in Fort Myers had?
El Local in Fort Myers has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Local in Fort Myers find?
El Local in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Local in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, El Local 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has El Local in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Local in Fort Myers has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Local in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Local in Fort Myers has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
How much has El Local in Fort Myers been fined?
El Local in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $960.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Local in Fort Myers operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Beef O'brady's (2017-2017), Coyote Wings (2017).

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