La Parilla Boricua

3664 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at La Parilla Boricua stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Parilla Boricua's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment device dated 3/26/25 to 3/26/26.

29-28-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rags and dishes stored in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and buckets of peppers stored on the floor in kitchen and near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed marinara sauce being held in a non-food grade plastic bucket. Educated operator on correct storage.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in rear handwashing sink. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage above a food prep area of reach in cooler. The operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler with food to be served to the public. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of individual plastic water bottles on floor near front counter.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator dumped and refilled to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks near front counter.

51-11-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinks stored above food served to customers, operator moved drinks for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Apr 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of air freshener stored over microwave and clean utensils.

41-10-4

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. Observed no food handler training certificates available at the time of inspection.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water (87F) at front hand wash sink.

27-16-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall in front counter area.

36-24-5

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed drip trays as missing on hood vents.

14-73-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter: garlic in oil (88F - Cold Holding). Operator moved item to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand wash sink at front counter area and hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Observed hot water at 101F at 3 compartment sink.

27-16-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed one blender as cracked and repaired with grey substance

14-38-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in reach in cooler stored above food served to customers.

12B-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Parilla Boricua last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Parilla Boricua on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Parilla Boricua?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Parilla Boricua.

How does La Parilla Boricua compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

La Parilla Boricua most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has La Parilla Boricua's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Parilla Boricua have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Parilla Boricua means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Parilla Boricua inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Parilla Boricua is inspected around two times per year on average.

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