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TACO WORKS CAPE CORAL

TACO WORKS CAPE CORAL maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in CAPE CORAL. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1017B CAPE CORAL PKWY E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13487042

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on importance of maintaining proper concentration. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10939816

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath equipment at cook line. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on importance of maintaining proper concentration. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to rinse cup/container. Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8870211

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of spatulas. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0ppm. Educated operator on having proper sanitizing concentration. Operator changed sanitizer and operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine concentration of 50 ppm. Repeat violation from 12/21/23 and 08/23/24. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869824

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787418

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives and spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives and spatulas. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0ppm. Educated operator on having proper sanitizing concentration. Operator changed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Observed water/wastewater coming up through floor drain in dishwash area. Operator cleaned and vacuumed drain. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed shredded jack frozen cheese not date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579890

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490524

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on the importance of securing tanks. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper santizer concentration. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 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. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service hand wash sink blocked by brooms. Operator removed brooms. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine in dishwash area. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386312

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Educated operator on importance of having lid and straw. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator charged out and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided operator written procedures. Corrected On-Site