LA TABASQUENITA FOOD
11770 METRO PKWY UNIT A · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle tortilla dough without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked by multiple items stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The operator purchased bleach during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink the operator provided the sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for red sauce in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator discarded the plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
50-04-4Basic – 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.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the chicken in a cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:39 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.