La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

3480 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Overview

La Cocina de Juanita's in Fort Myers has recorded 23 inspections with 80 total violations between January 2022 and January 2026, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Food contact surface violations appeared in at least 8 inspections across the record, along with recurring issues with chemical storage and parasite destruction protocols. A disciplinary action resulted in $320 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority issues with food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and allergen awareness, and was completed with no further action required. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone near the kitchen exit door during that same inspection; the operator replaced the extinguisher.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
80Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 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

La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2016005609 $320.00 Jan 25, 2016 Miami (Doral)

La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near kitchen exit door. Operator replaced fire extinguisher at time of inspection. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers last inspected?
La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sanitizing, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers had?
La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers find?
La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
Has La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers been fined?
La Cocina De Juanita’s in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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