EL TAQUITO #2
212 E NEW MARKET RD, Immokalee FL 34142 · 239-657-7898
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs then handle utensil with no handwashing or gloves change in between, educated operator on proper procedures when cracking raw shell eggs, and changing tasks.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019043233 | Jul 22, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2018026461 | Apr 18, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | — |
| 7--2017034837 | Jul 10, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | $1,200 |
| 7--2016046261 | Sep 22, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2016025054 | May 5, 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer stainless steel freezer with soiled door gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves in the glass door reach in rusted.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink in disrepair and leaking water onto the floor.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in egg container on prep table across from cook line. The operator removed all cracked eggs.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The Manager arrived during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No Soap in men's restroom.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time As Public Health Form for Eggs and Produce across from cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steak and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The operator removed scooper from container of flour.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 raw tomatoes with their bare hands, explained the importance of wearing gloves or using utensils, or wax paper. Tomatoes were discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in stand up freezer on dry storage.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting in reach in Icooler in dry storage area.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed locking mechanism on outside ice machine broken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease like substance in kitchen area.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed employee washing dishes in outside sink.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk prepared times in reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours according to operator and not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen tools stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area on the cook line and adjacent to the 3 compartment sink.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs then handle utensil with no handwashing or gloves change in between, educated operator on proper procedures when cracking raw shell eggs, and changing tasks.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 case of eggs on the ground in dry storage area with an ambient temperature of 70F. Operator discarded the eggs.
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. Observed food handler training expired for establishment, operator has a training session scheduled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior bin of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed eggs stored on the floor in dry storage area, stop sale issued due to temperature violations and operator discarded.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside sitting on unclean surface of ice machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed employees rinsing and washing dishes outside establishment behind the building proper sanitation step. All dish ware must be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly between uses. Informed operator of proper cleaning procedures for ware washing.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed date on water filters for ice machine dated 6-24-22.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice machine interior.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint on ceiling peeling.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting in direct contact with dirty metal shelf on ice machine. Operator moved scoop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour bin n contact with flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in doors and gaskets.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 touch toasted bun and plate to be served with bare hands, educated employee on the need to wear gloves when handling ready to eat food, bun was discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine bin soiled with black mold like substance.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bulk bags of rice in dry storage area not 6 inches off of the floor.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on outside ice machine store on dirty side rail of ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with cornmeal in bulk in use bin.
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