TAQUERIA MARY LLC
724 ORTIZ AVE, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 2394640169
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Observed license expired 12/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Observed license expired 12/01/2025.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under hand washing sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped plastic to go forks and spoons not inverted in basket.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in three compartment sink without running water. Operator turned on water.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to work with raw chicken and did not wash hands after handling dirty utensils. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl blocking hand washing sink. Operator moved bowl.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standup reach in cooler with double glass doors has cracked gaskets and door doesn't close easily.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink covered with a cutting board. Operator moved during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice prepared yesterday with no date mark.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handles of reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets damaged in standup cooler with double glass doors.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dried sauce on bottom of inside microwave.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service windows and doors open when not serving customers.
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Observed CFM expired 01/2023.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service windows and doors open when not serving customers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.