TAMALES MEXICANOS LAS CATRINAS
2737 LAFAYETTE ST, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239-692-1262
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025041646 | Apr 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent form via email to 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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator had Food Handler training, but, no Certified Food Manager training or certificate. Discussed with Operator on how to obtain approved training.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Operator has decal on outside of truck, but, not the license number in 2 inch letters.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent form via email to Operator.
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.