LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD II
1044 Northeast Pine Island Road
Cape Coral, Florida, 33909
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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).