LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD II
1044 Northeast Pine Island Road
Cape Coral, Florida, 33909
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (86F - Hot Holding); beef (81F - Hot Holding); chicken (83F - Hot Holding) beside cook line. The owner is placing all items on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Owner. The owner posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by pineapple and dishes. All items was removed from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and shrimp not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Operator unable to answer basic food code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed No Hot water in entire mobile unit. **Time Extended**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed No Hot water in entire mobile unit. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed no food safety manager certificate. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
4
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 76F. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination beside stove top. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. The operator moved the raw beef into reach-in cooler in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of ibuprofen stored above prep table. The medicine was removed from above prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 gas containers full of gas outside mobile unit near entry of door. Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by pans and utensils. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside pickup window. The operator moved the raw steak to the stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed ground beef 51F and pork 54F in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator placed ice on ground beef and pork. Admin Complaint
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. The operator turned on hot water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed hot water turned off. The operator turned on water during CB Inspection. See CB Inspection dated 4/29/2024 AC Request. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed No Employee Training Certificates. See AC Request on CB dated 4/29/2024. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and steak not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed ground beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor beside reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed bag of onions on floor. The bag of onions was removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by box of El Yucatec. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed handwashing blocked by fruit by a box of La Huerta and scouring pads. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed No employee training certificates. Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed hot water turned off. The operator turned on water during CB Inspection. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside pickup window. The operator moved the raw steak to the stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. The operator turned on hot water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and steak not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line, Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor beside reach-in cooler. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (88F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator placed chorizo on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by box of El Yucatec. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certifications. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. Open AC case on mobile Unit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Bodily Fluids Documentation. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certifications. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Reporting Agreement Forms. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed pork and steak not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cow tong over ready to eat beef in stand reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw cow tong to bottom of stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-08-4:Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. The operator stated the hot water heater was broken. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).