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TAQUERIA EL PALOMO

TAQUERIA EL PALOMO in FORT MYERS has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33905
The Vistas at Eastwood
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13508426

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service fork and spoons not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with box of ketchup at dry storage. Operator removed chemical spray bottle to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

8/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10885184

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean food container not stored inverted at prep area. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed all knives for sanitation. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table; cooked potatoes (115F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (109F - Hot Holding). Per operator all items placed on steamer for 2 hours. Operator started reheating all items. **Corrective Action Taken**

5/16/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10729051

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

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8729748

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floret tiles damaged.

11/1/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8862226

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

8/16/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8662589

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager within 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed proof of payment and reschedule date for testing. Operator has rescheduled test for next week. One time extension per Timothy Dillon. **Time Extended**

4/26/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8563800

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponges and a brush in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager within 60 days. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

12/1/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8562244

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