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TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA

Based on 13 health inspections, TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA in FORT MYERS has earned a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 days ago · 13 reports on file

4195 PALM BEACH BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/13/2026· 3d ago

Visit ID: 10869173

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

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13653545

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor near reach in cooler. Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Carry on bag used to store breads. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license;12/01/25. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cilantro. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to other cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided for handwashing sink. Warning

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13607947

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked beef soup (63F - Cooling). Per operator the soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken (67F - Cold holding). Per operator chicken storage time unknown, operator discarded raw chicken. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: anager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

1/7/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10888397

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor. 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. In reach-in cooler; cooked beef soup (63F - Cooling). Per operator the soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked beef soup (63F - Cooling). Per operator the soup prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale. Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

10/28/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13504544

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**

8/26/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13504232

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at prep area. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw beef stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved raw beef to other reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

6/27/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10815740

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

6/27/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10805284

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

6/27/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10805454

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had metal pan stored inside. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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

4/8/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10809848

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without using soap. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator and employee used soap to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has 60 days from last inspection 03/24/2025 to obtain manager training. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

3/24/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8708109

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle at three compartment sink. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights no shield. 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning
  • 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator put chicken on lowest shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 in reach in cooler prepared yesterday no date mark. Repeat Violation Warning

4/16/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8578963

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 int, 3 basic

  • 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 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **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 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Owner states he will be taking the course. Admintrative complaint issued per Supervisor Dominick Tartaglione Jr. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 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 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Provided approved food handler training for owner via email. Administrative Complaint issued per Supervisor Dominick Tartaglione Jr. 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 2024-04-16: **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 and steak prepped yesterday with no date mark in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**

12/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8330452

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 9 int, 7 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee cutting fruit outside the food truck under a tent. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and case of limes stored on floor inside truck. Warning
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights inside truck on cook's line unshielded no sleeve covering fluorescent bulbs. 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
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray sitting on top of hand washing sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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 Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 chicken and steak prepped yesterday with no date mark in reach in cooler. Warning