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TAMALES MEXICANOS LAS CATRINAS

2737 LAFAYETTE ST, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239-692-1262

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD4651008
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025041646Apr 26, 2025Sep 26, 2025$320

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning
Apr 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 26, 2025 · Operator stated he will try to get it by next inspection. Admin Complaint
Jan 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Jan 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent form via email to Operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning

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.