TAQUERIA MENDOZA CRUZ
1790 N TAMIAMI TRAIL · NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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. Observed Rafael working on truck over 2 months part time no proof of training. Operator states he will get him training very soon. **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 cooked pork prepared yesterday no date mark in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 1
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:46 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.