TACOS 'EL TIO'
3617 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed fresh water hose was a black non food grade hose attached to potable water connector. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed black hose attached to water hook up. **Admin Complaint**
- 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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Certified Food Manager certificate for Emmanuel Antunez expired 02/05/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 handle for scoop touching flour in bulk container. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed fresh water hose was a black non food grade hose attached to potable water connector. **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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Warning**
- 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 Certified Food Manager certificate for Emmanuel Antunez expired 02/05/2025. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Warning**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in service window torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket solution at 200ppm in three compartment sink. Operator added more water. No reads 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Spoke to Operator Emanuel Antinez, he states he received email, but, did not print it and put on truck **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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Spoke to Operator Emanuel Antinez, he states he received email, but, did not print it and put on truck. **Admin Complaint**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bulk flour in plastic bin unlabeled under prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 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 cooked chicken prepared yes no date mark in roll top reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).