CHARROS BROS ON WHEELS
11770A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239-209-3102
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Mobil food truck is allowing waste water to drain to ground via black hose underneath MFDV. Operator disconnected hose and stopped waste water from draining to ground.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dennis Jr. employees for over 6 months and does not have food handlers training.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Feb 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work without hand washing. Observed proper hand washing.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat tortillas with bare hands while preparing food for a guest. Stop sale issued and observed hand washing and employee put on gloves.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee handle ready to eat tortillas with bare hands while preparing food for a guest.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Mobil food truck is allowing waste water to drain to ground via black hose underneath MFDV. Operator disconnected hose and stopped waste water from draining to ground.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dennis Jr. employees for over 6 months and does not have food handlers training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach at three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. No hood vents present
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Ziplock bag of beef thawing on prep counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside reach in freezer. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 small reach in cooler prepared rice (61 F - Cooling), per operator rice was prepared the previous day. It can be determined that rice failed to cool properly from 135 F to 41 F within 6 hours.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); operator drained sink and refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small reach in cooler prepared rice (61 F - Cooling), per operator rice was prepared the previous day. It can be determined that rice failed to cool properly from 135 F to 41 F within 6 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spanish rice, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging above three compartment sink.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (128F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The owner placed on stove top to reheat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and refried beans not date marked.
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.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were signed during inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-04-2024
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. Araceli - is expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep counter, operator removed.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to clean cilantro.
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. None available at time of inspection. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from previous inspection dated 12-19-2023
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Above three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared rice inside reach in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior, not properly date marked.
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. Araceli expired on 05-29-2024
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep table, operator removed.
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Unable to,provide documentation. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-203.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front service counter, diced tomatoes (54 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (62 F - Cold Holding). Per operator food had been removed from refrigeration 20 minutes prior for lunch rush. Discussed Time As Public Health Control and provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of certified food manager for food truck.
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. Operator unable to provide any proof of training.
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. Unable to,provide documentation. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-203.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working with food and does not have hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator is currently sanitizing and then rinsing ware washing items. Discussed proper ware washing with operator and observed sinks filled in correct order.
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