Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers
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80 Pondella Rd Ste D, North Fort Myers, FL 33903Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers has accumulated 40 violations across 14 inspections since 2020, averaging 2.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but was cited twice for blocked exit doors, in 2022 and 2023, indicating a recurring fire safety hazard. The most frequently cited violations involve proper sanitizing procedures, food contact surfaces, and employee health policies. A warning was issued in April 2021 and again in September 2025, followed by successful compliance callbacks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers last inspected?
- Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers are: Proper sanitizing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers had?
- Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers find?
- Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North 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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mexican Botanas & Frutas Locas in North Fort Myers has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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