TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE
2621 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed vegetables (celery, cut leafy greens) stored in cooler outside of food truck under tent. Observed sugar, spices and whole produce at table outside of unit under tent. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Observed produce, squeeze bottles with spices, sugar, water containers, sour cream and knife stored outside. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food such as meat, cheese and vegetables stored in a cooler outside the food truck unit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Addressed on routine inspection completed on 12-17-24. **Time Extended**
- 28-14-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee dump mop water on ground in parking lot. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Addressed on routine inspection completed on 12-17-24. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Addressed on routine inspection completed on 12-17-24. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed vegetables (celery, cut leafy greens) stored in cooler outside of food truck under tent. Observed sugar, spices and whole produce at table outside of unit under tent. **Warning**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork at (87F - Cooling) after 1.5 hours. Directed operator to begin reheating item on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use for potable water. **Warning**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2024. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed cleaning station set up behind MFDV unit with evidence of liquid waste being disposed of on ground. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food such as meat, cheese and vegetables stored in a cooler outside the food truck unit.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored in Standing water near Agua Fresca area.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed trailer door as open.
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee dump mop water on ground in parking lot.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over milk in reach in cooler unit.
- 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 in trailer: cooked onion (110F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (104F - Hot Holding); black beans (109F - Hot Holding).
- 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 printed copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).