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TACO VAZQUEZ INC

18960 S TAMIAMI TRL, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239.440.8252

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606826
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed employee food.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed soiled cloths.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cutting board. Operator removed cutting board.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back food prep area.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris in unused reach in cooler used for storage.
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloths.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
High priority/29-34-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet and cellphone stored on shelving in food prep area. Operator removed items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Cook put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving underneath counter at togo window. Operator cleaned shelving.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt container. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizing concentration at 200 ppm. Operator added more water.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back dishwash area blocked by table. Operator removed table.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed employee food.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bottle of breath mints stored on shelving above food prep area. Operator removed mints.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages.
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Educated operator on labeling. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.