El Pilon Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited El Pilon Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so El Pilon Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with rust throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks not stored inverted at prep area. Operator stored clean forks inverted.
24-05-4
90
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peeled plantains stored in nonfood-grade bags. Operator removed plantains, stored in food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink sanitation solution 500+ppm quaternary. Operator diluted solution with water 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available for triple sink sanitation compartment. Discussed operator having correct test strips in establishment.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided health reporting agreement form. Employee started reading and signing at time of Inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank not secured. Operator removed correct storage and secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen area some ceiling tiles in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen soiled accumulated with grease, mold- like substances.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed it at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed around stove and cooking area accumulated grease, mold-like substances.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at utensil storage next to steam table.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors no longer smooth to be easily cleanable at kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Kitchen ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry red bean container lid with dust. Operator cleaned it at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at kitchen area and dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
29
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator a form to have them fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, rice and chicken with date marks. Operator placed date marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator to hang up for employees to see. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on multiple reach in coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair through out the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in the dry storage area. Operator cleaned and removed the dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust multiple reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf. Repeat 12/20/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop without a handle stored in the rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not smooth easily cleanable and non absorbent in food prep and dish washing area. Repeat 12/20/2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in dish storage area. Repeat 12/20/2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Prepped pork stored in buckets on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw hard shell eggs over whole tomatoes on the shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired, the other hired over 60 days without training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, warewashing area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents have a build up of mold like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. In dish storage area. And walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pilon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pilon Restaurant on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pilon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Pilon Restaurant.
How does El Pilon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
El Pilon Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has El Pilon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pilon Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Pilon Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Pilon Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pilon Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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