TAQUERIA EL PALOMO
4135 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239.443.7963
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near cook line; cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to other reach in cooler.
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 employee health reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under kitchen equipments.
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Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Side windows cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with box of ketchup at dry storage. Operator removed chemical spray bottle to proper storage.
Single-service fork and spoons not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table; cooked potatoes (115F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (109F - Hot Holding). Per operator all items placed on steamer for 2 hours. Operator started reheating all items.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean food container not stored inverted at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed all knives for sanitation.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floret tiles damaged.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager within 60 days.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponges and a brush in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager within 60 days.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.