Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The most recent inspection turned up seven violations, more than the six found previously.
The pattern that stands out is basic - Equipment in poor repair, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of cheddar cheese sauce with large dent in rim on dry goods shelf across from three compartment sink.Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee on cook line washing hands in sink across from designated hand washing sink using just cold water and no soap to wash hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged around corner from Three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting boards at make tables on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored on shelf with to containers. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands at hand washing sink at end of cook's line, using no soap as no soap was available. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen at end of cook's line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door self closer and door handle are broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink with stainless steel sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor coming from floor drain by three compartment sink . **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
55
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not change gloves after opening walk in cooler door and bring out food container then begin working with food. Discussed proper gloves usage and hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door not self closing and handle broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor emanating from floor drain by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
74
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong odor near floor drain by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door does not self close and handle is damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee open walk-in cooler doors go inside come out and put on gloves without washing hands before preparing food. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener with buildup of food debris on blade on prep table next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink next to expo. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Operator stated manager would be in later. Only two employees at time of inspection.
53A-11-4
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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door does not self close and handle is damaged. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between reach in coolers on cook's line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong odor near floor drain by three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and cinnamon sugar unlabeled by expo. **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef steak in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl used as scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ready to eat tortillas stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife between reach in coolers on cook's line. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on wire racks next to three compartment sink.
16-46-4
58
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade container used to store bulk flour on expo line in kitchen.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat buns in stand up reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cell phone in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Dicing cooked chicken on prep table next to walk-in cooler.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks stored with food contact surface up behind bar and front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bin of bulk flour unlabeled on expediting table.
02D-01-5
43
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed limes. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris on counter next to the walk-in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice of ice machine behind bar. Operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cooks line. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed knives and forks stored with food contact surface up.
25-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to men and women restrooms not self closing.
32-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano?
Across the inspection record, basic - Equipment in poor repair has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano.
How does Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano 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 Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patricia's Restaurante Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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