LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD
4217 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33905
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at least 30 live roaches on the reach in cooler, 3 compartment sink, Floor and register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed 3 live cockroaches near front of truck. **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee utting mangoes and putting into a plastic cup and serving a customer outside truck under awning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Food is currently stored outside in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Service window is broken near rear of truck. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee utting mangoes and putting into a plastic cup and serving a customer outside truck under awning. **Warning**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee taking payment from a customer then putting on gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **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. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle in hand washing sink. **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**
- 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee utting mangoes and putting into a plastic cup and serving a customer outside truck under awning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at least 30 live roaches on the reach in cooler, 3 compartment sink, Floor and register. **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. **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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).