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LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD INC #1

Based on 5 health inspections, LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD INC #1 in FORT MYERS has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

4529 Bayshore Road
Florida, 33917
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13531918

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage inside stand up reach in cooler no lid.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working with same pair of gloves while changing tasks during inspection. No hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 bag of shredded cheese opened no date mark in reach in cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink covered with wooden box. Operator removed box. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap next to hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

9/30/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13533083

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13531635

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw steak stored over cilantro. Operator moved raw steak to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Raw chicken stored over raw beef. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour and reach-in cooler door left open. Operator secured reach-in cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: In reach-in cooler; cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to another cooler. Admin Complaint

9/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10915998

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef container stored on floor. Operator removed container to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw steak stored over cilantro. Operator moved raw steak to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour and reach-in cooler door left open. Operator secured reach-in cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

5/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10770796

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed