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CACTUS TRUCK

12519 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD4651330
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found; 7 on floor near triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found; 7 on floor near triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler near food truck entrance; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near food truck entrance; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked beef (115F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (117F - Hot Holding). Per operator all items stored on steamer for one hour. Operator stirred all items and increased steamer temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In reach in freezer; cooked ground beef not labeled. Per operator prepared and stored the day before inspection. Discussed operator proper food labeling procedures.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipments and shelves.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Oil container on floor near triple sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near service window. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked rice (58F - Cooling) Per operator cooked rice prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked rice (58F - Cooling) Per operator cooked rice prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator sour creamed portioned and stored in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator moved sour cream to another reach-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice not properly date marked. Per operator cooked rice prepared the day before Inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Operator moved the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Single-service cup lids improperly stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored with single service food container at dry storage. Operator removed the medicine.
High priority/41-07-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container. Operator removed food container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice prepared on site not properly date marked. Operator date market rice container.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Caramel can stored on floor at dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table; cooked beef (110F - Hot Holding) Per operator placed on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store roll of garbage bags. Operator removed roll of garbage bags.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler cooked beans without date marked. Per operator cooked beans prepared and stored in reach-in cooler the day before the inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments and reach in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Can cheese sauce and soda bottles stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license on 12/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler; raw beef (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator raw beef placed in reach-in cooler at over night.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; raw beef (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator raw beef placed in reach-in cooler at over night.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance at prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and rice prepared not date marked. Per operator items prepared two days before inspection
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Onion stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Food containers stored no inverted or protected at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw beef placed in prep sink for thawing. Operator removed raw beef to reach-in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator removed chicken to proper storage.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with beverage jars and single service food containers. Operator removed beverage jars and single service food containers to proper storage.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 employee health reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar and home made juices. Operator removed the bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor. Operator removed onion to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor and outside of the food truck.
Basic/25-05-4
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with cables. Operator removed cables to proper storage.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap for handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored at food prep area. Operator removed cell phone to proper storage.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Frying oil on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4

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