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TACOS 'EL TIO'

3617 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1292136
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10763743
DBPR license4650990

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed fresh water hose was a black non food grade hose attached to potable water connector. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed black hose attached to water hook up. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#3Intermediate11-27-4

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 Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#4Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager certificate for Emmanuel Antunez expired 02/05/2025. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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 DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-03-24: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 1

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.