TAQUITOS EL CHAPARRO

724 Ortiz Avenue

Fort Myers, Florida, 33905

Lee County County

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711442

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. Repeat Violation
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8713290

10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in three compartment sink without running water. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579242

13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standup reach in cooler with double glass doors has cracked gaskets and door doesn't close easily. Repeat Violation
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink.
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to work with raw chicken and did not wash hands after handling dirty utensils. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl blocking hand washing sink. Operator moved bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335108

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handles of reach in cooler.
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets damaged in standup cooler with double glass doors.
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dried sauce on bottom of inside microwave.
12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink covered with a cutting board. Operator moved during inspection. 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 rice prepared yesterday with no date mark.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471249

35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service windows and doors open when not serving customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed service windows and doors open when not serving customers. **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8310405

35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service windows and doors open when not serving customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM expired 01/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Operator unable to provide CFM training material at time of inspection. Operator stated owner is in hospital at this time. I explained that we would time extend this 60 days per Supervisor Timothy Dillon. An Administrative Complaint would be issued after 60 days if not complied. **Time Extended**