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LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD INC #1

4215 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD4651695
Grade history
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025080915Sep 29, 2025Mar 3, 2026$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink covered with wooden box. Operator removed box.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap next to hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Basic/35B-14-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
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.
Basic/12B-13-4
The state's own report →
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Sep 29, 2025 · Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Time Extended
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 29, 2025 · In reach-in cooler; cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to another cooler. Admin Complaint
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Raw beef container stored on floor. Operator removed container to reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.