TACO EMPIRE LLC
1059 NE PINE ISLAND RD · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33909
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (121F – Hot Holding); steak (124F – Hot Holding); pork (130F – Hot Holding); shredded chicken (123F – Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator is reheating all items stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by containers and utensils. All items were removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, pork and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 1
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.