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TACOS ON THE ROAD

TACOS ON THE ROAD maintains a 3.8/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in ESTERO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Corkscrew Road
Florida, 33928
The Estates at Estero River
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478413

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and the shelf next to the microwave. Operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use on the 3 door make table next to the stove. Operator removed knives from the knife block. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in the walk in cooler on the shelves.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM expired for Tess Conde expired .10-29-2020 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 form and had employees sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889160

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard. Operator put on beard guard. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Operator put on hat. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in the walk in freezer .
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no cover on the light in the walk in freezer.

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820750

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard protection. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between sink and wall next to second roll top in the kitchen cook area. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787852

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with out wearing a beard guard.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed operator was washing and rinsing dishes without sanitizing. Spoke with operator regarding proper sanitation methods and operator filled sanitizer sink up to properly sanitize. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in, in use bulk sugar bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwash sink next to the ice machine. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment is cooking eggs to order without a consumer advisory posted or on the menu. Provided operator printed copy and emailed a copy to the owner. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 bulk bus tubs of rice, salsa, beans, pulled chicken and pulled pork prepared over 24 hours ago according to the operator not date marked.

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8442033

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a no handle bowl used as a scoop in the bulk sugar container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler unit next to hand wash sink with torn and missing gaskets.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under bulk storage shelves next to walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of bulk rice and bean containers and covers soiled with food debris.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386824

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onions and tomatillos stored on shelf in dry storage area which is not at least 6" off of the floor.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board next to reach in cooler on prep side of kitchen across from the grill. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site