TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE
2621 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
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 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit mobile unit, come back inside and change gloves without hand wash.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf at room temp, the operator states they had been out approximately 1hr and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118F – Hot Holding); beef (122F – Hot Holding) in steam table on cook line, the operator turned up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed purse inside handwash sink, removed by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Received proof of food manager certification via text message from owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed unsigned reporting agreements.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employee Raiza Chavez.
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 no date markings for prepared foods.
Basic 2
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.