TACOS SAN MIGUEL
790 EL PRADO BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239.766.2146
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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FEB 25
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JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025068923 | Aug 26, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (77F - Hot Holding); chicken (102F - Hot Holding); pork and onions (112F - Hot Holding); chorizo (96F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator placed all items on stove top to reheat.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 44F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions on floor.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold chemicals (raid) in mobile unit. The operator discarded can of raid.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in stand up refrigerator.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor. The operator removed bottles of water from Off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
Aug 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef and raw pork into reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease like substance.
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef and raw pork into reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (115F - Cold Holding); pork (99F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator placed both items on stove top to reheat.
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 53F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner placed ice on raw chicken and raw beef. Observed rice (66F - Cold Holding); cheese (68F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. The owner placed items in stand up reach-in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Form for rice and cheese on prep table acrid from cook line.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler door is not tight fitting on hinges. The owner stated the unit will serviced this afternoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (99F - Hot Holding); grilled onions (111F - Hot Holding); pork (106F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The manager placed steak, grilled onions and pork on stove top to reheat.
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 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204. for Manager. The operator posted form 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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steak and chorizo not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted on top of crate beside microwave. The manager protected plastic plates by inverting during inspection.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed operator begin working washed hands without using soap. Educated operator to always used soap when washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of onions and green limes in container not 6inches of floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.