LA QUINTICA DON TACO
9521 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers FL 33917 · 239-543-5877
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and chicken in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The owner removed open drink from reach-in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Printed out and operator posted in mobile unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by dishes and utensils. The operator removed dishes and utensils from handwashing sink.
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. Printed out for operator he filled out during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and chicken not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2634 NE 9TH AVE UNIT 14, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 2634 NE 9TH AVE UNIT 14, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat rice in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw beef to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
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. The owner posted Form in unit during inspection.
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.
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. The owner and operator filled out form during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2634 NE 9TH AVE UNIT 14, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork in reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef to beside raw pork in reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by containers and bowls. The operator removed container and bowls from hand washing sink.
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is assuring all personnel is reading, signing and maintaining in files.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken and beef not date marked in reach-in coolers.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.