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LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD II

1044 NE PINE ISLAND RD · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33909

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1283395
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8560382
DBPR license4651116

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#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 chorizo (88F – Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator placed chorizo on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by box of El Yucatec. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor beside reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.