TACOS 'EL TIO'
3617 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239.410.2550
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025062440 | Jul 30, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 7--2025032509 | Mar 24, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 7--2024062152 | Sep 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $300 |
| 7--2023034632 | May 3, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over salsa. Operator removed the salsa to bottom shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Sugar and rice container stored on floor near service window.
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In reach in cooler; cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Operator removed cardboard.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled sugar container.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the food truck. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black rubber hose connected to potable water connection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice prepared yesterday with no date mark in standup reach in cooler.
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.
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black rubber hose connected to potable water connection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed kiwi in stand up reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
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. Operator printed and brought to truck.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Operator printed and brought to truck.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice prepared yesterday with no date mark in standup reach in cooler.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator printed sign and hung.
Mar 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed fresh water hose was a black non food grade hose attached to potable water connector.
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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager certificate for Emmanuel Antunez expired 02/05/2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed fresh water hose was a black non food grade hose attached to potable water connector.
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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager certificate for Emmanuel Antunez expired 02/05/2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
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.
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 for scoop touching flour in bulk container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sep 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket solution at 200ppm in three compartment sink. Operator added more water. No reads 100ppm.
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bulk flour in plastic bin unlabeled under prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared yes no date mark in roll top reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in service window torn.
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket solution at 200ppm in three compartment sink. Operator added more water. No reads 100ppm.
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towel inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bulk flour in plastic bin unlabeled under prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared yes no date mark in roll top reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in service window torn.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching clean equipment and placing containers of food in reach in cooler without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
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 packaging tortillas using their bare hands. Discussed using utensils or gloves to package items with operator.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cutting board wiped down with paper towel and not sanitized. Discussed proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces with operator.
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled paper towels during inspection.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator signed printed copy during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed menudo prepared on truck yesterday no date marking in reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease dripping on pipes for Ansul system.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled in plastic containers.
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.