CESAR'S TACOS
221 WOOD STREET, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.623.3027
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 the written procedure.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep counter. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed whole avocados at basin of handwash sink. Operator removed the food item.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
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 the written procedure.
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. Emailed the document which was completed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3502 ACCESS RD UNIT 1-2, Englewood — this licence has since moved.
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed containers not inverted on shelf. Operator inverted the containers.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3502 ACCESS RD UNIT 1-2, Englewood — this licence has since moved.
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mixed shredded cheese stored in non food grade bag in reach in cooler. Observed operator putting cheese in zip lock bag.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items with out date markings on them in reach in cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.