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TACOS 'EL TIO'

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1313403
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10843599
DBPR license4650990

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black rubber hose connected to potable water connection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed black nonfood grade hose attached. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#2Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Operator has not renewed this Certification at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#3Intermediate16-37-1

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 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate02C-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 rice prepared yesterday with no date mark in standup reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-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 2025-07-30: Operator has not renewed Food Handler training at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.