El Tikal INC in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

475 Marsh Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Overview

El Tikal Inc in Fort Myers has been inspected 8 times since October 2022, accumulating 58 violations—an average of 7.3 per inspection, nearly 40% above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 7 of the 8 inspections, representing the facility's most persistent compliance issue. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 18 violations including improper hand washing, inadequate cooking temperatures, and toxic substance control failures, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

9Inspections
62Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Tikal INC in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 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 Tikal INC in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed LP tank larger than 2.7 lb inside in use for steam table at front counter.

El Tikal INC in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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El Tikal INC in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tikal INC in Fort Myers last inspected?
El Tikal INC in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Tikal INC in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at El Tikal INC in Fort Myers are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Toxic substance control.
How many health inspections has El Tikal INC in Fort Myers had?
El Tikal INC in Fort Myers has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Tikal INC in Fort Myers find?
El Tikal INC in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Tikal INC in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, El Tikal INC 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has El Tikal INC in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Tikal INC in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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