Inspection Report

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TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE

2621 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3687821
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13602771
DBPR license4651525

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (97F – Hot Holding); cooked pork (112F – Hot. Holding); cooked chicken (114F – Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator states the items had been in table less than an hour and turned the heat up higher. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#6Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low water pressure. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.

#2Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside; onions, tomatillos, and tortilla chips store on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle.

#3Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.