TAQUERIA GONZALEZ
Health inspection records show TAQUERIA GONZALEZ in FORT MYERS has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13506953
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leave truck wearing gloves and go into adjacent convenient store. Employee returned and did not change gloves before prepping food. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottle stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken prepared yesterday per Operator with no date marking.
Inspection Date: 6/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763853
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not stored inverted on top of microwave. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lengua prepared yesterday with no date mark in reach in cooler.
Inspection Date: 3/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763797
- 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
- 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 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707398
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink labeled Rinse, Sanitize, Wash. Provided Operator with Form 5025-510 showing proper setup via email. Warning
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided handwashing form 5030-211 via email to Operator. 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
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed black hose attached to waste tank running to a storm drain. 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid inside unlabeled. Warning