TACO WORKS
Hendry Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708293
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing floor doors to reach in cooler on front line as misaligned with gaps to interior.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled shelves wall as soiled with grease behind table top fryers.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2024. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute on soda machine. Operator cleaned item. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator is unable to provide documentation at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Operator is unable to provide documentation at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Operator signed printed copies. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator is in the process of replacing the machine.
Inspection Date: 1/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10707952
- 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 2025-01-03: Observed no clean up plan available at the time of inspection. 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 2025-01-03: Observed no proof of food manager certification available at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed no employee food handler certificates available at the time of inspection. Admin Complaint
- 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 2025-01-03: Observed no written agreement of the employee health plan as available. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 10/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729183
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in one restroom. Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipes under 3 compartment sink in poor repair, leaking water onto floor. Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 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 items stored in hand was sink at front counter area. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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
- 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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no working soap dispenser in front counter area, or back ware washing area. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556865
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both unisex restrooms.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing gasket at Make Table.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the sign. Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed kitchen handwash inoperable. Educated the operator.
- 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 the written procedure. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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 the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed kitchen handwash sink inoperable.
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549772
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed