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TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE

With 12 inspections documented, TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in FORT MYERS. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 12 reports on file

2621 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/27/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 1332822

Call Back - Complied

2/25/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 1332822

Call Back - Extension given, pending

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13637298

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside; radishes and flour mixture stored on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at establishment. Paper napkins only available way to dry hands. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low pressure. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink temperature 61F after running for over a minute. Warning

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13602771

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside; onions, tomatillos, and tortilla chips store on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle.
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
  • 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 cooked beef (97F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (112F - Hot. Holding); cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator states the items had been in table less than an hour and turned the heat up higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low water pressure. Repeat Violation

12/5/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10899804

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasoning container stored on floor.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed the knives for sanitation. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled all containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cilantros. Operator removed cilantros. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water pressure lacking at handwashing sink faucet.

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13504327

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed large gaps in hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher behind cold holding in red. Observed fire extinguisher near hood system in red. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13486972

Facility Temporarily Closed

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed large gaps in hood system. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw pork thawing in sink, no running water. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Operator stated the food was held overnight. Operator discarded cooked pork. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Operator stated the food was held overnight. Operator discarded cooked pork. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed water pump not working. Warning
  • 16-28-4:Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 2 compartment sink, no way to sanitize. Operator stated he removed 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water pump not working. Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher behind cold holding in red. Observed fire extinguisher near hood system in red.

2/17/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10745078

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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

12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8826189

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8713902

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 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

7/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8697107

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

3/23/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8621807

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