LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD INC #1
4215 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025
3 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour and reach-in cooler door left open. Operator secured reach-in cooler door.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025080915 | Sep 29, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working with same pair of gloves while changing tasks during inspection. No hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bag of shredded cheese opened no date mark in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink covered with wooden box. Operator removed box.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap next to hand washing sink.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage inside stand up reach in cooler no lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw steak stored over cilantro. Operator moved raw steak to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour and reach-in cooler door left open. Operator secured reach-in cooler door.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw steak stored over cilantro. Operator moved raw steak to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour and reach-in cooler door left open. Operator secured reach-in cooler door.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Raw beef container stored on floor. Operator removed container to reach-in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
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