TAKOTE
17200 SAN CARLOS BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.628.6987
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee grab a lime wedge with bare hands and place lime on rim of glass. Discussed bare hand contact with operator and observed tongs in use.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Naomi C, Elsa V do not have training certificates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table / cooks line. Operator removed.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife and spatula stored between make table and steam table on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Utensils in poor condition. Orange juicer is flaking the food grade coating off. Operator discarded.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon (bacon wrapped jalapeños) stored over unwashed cilantro in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-29-2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain in disrepair
Water draining onto floor surface. From small prep sink.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade bag in direct contact with tortillas. Operator moved food to food grade containers
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat taquitos. Operator moved foods to proper storage
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator refilled dispenser.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on kitchen make table. Operator removed
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in a non food grade to go bag. Operator placed tortillas into food containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to dish machine used as a dump sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-24-2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle behind bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on small table with clean dishware
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Chewing gum and wallet stored on shelf with food and above a prep table.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of mayonnaise in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared rice (69 F - Cold Holding) per operator food was cooling on the counter for two hours. Operator placed in cooler to finish cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink is being used as a dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared beef made more than 24 hours prior in walk in cooler without date marking.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At dish machine
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Small shelf at back prep table.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in grocery store carry out bag. Operator removed beef from bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on shelf above fully cooked ready to eat shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 certified food manager present while three cooks and three servers are working with food.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior walls have a mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on gyro spit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks make counter.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee grab a lime wedge with bare hands and place lime on rim of glass. Discussed bare hand contact with operator and observed tongs in use.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and face and began handling food without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, beef and pork previously prepared on sire and frozen not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored on wire shelf above open containers of food (sauce)
Food stored on floor. Cases of beef on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat from 01-30-2023
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.