TAQUITOS EL CHAPARRO
724 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33905
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).