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TACO EMPIRE LLC

TACO EMPIRE LLC located in FORT MYERS has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Metro Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida, 33966
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498926

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (121F - Hot Holding); steak (124F - Hot Holding); pork (130F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (123F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator is reheating all items stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed rice 108F and refried beans 124F in steam table. The operator is placing on stove top to reheat. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed No Proof of Manager Certifications. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, pork and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed beef and rice not date marked in reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877049

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (121F - Hot Holding); steak (124F - Hot Holding); pork (130F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (123F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator is reheating all items stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by containers and utensils. All items were removed from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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
  • 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 beef, pork and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782819

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed