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TAQUERIA BELLA VISTA

4845 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1272641
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8331499
DBPR license4651358

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty handle with bare hands then touch clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date mark.

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowls and utensils stored in hand washing sink.

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle of reach in coolers.

#2Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

#3Basic50-04-4

Basic – 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.

#4Basic35B-14-4

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

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.