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TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1287403
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8697107
DBPR license4651525

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 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 3

#5High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee dump mop water on ground in parking lot.

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over milk in reach in cooler unit.

#7High 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 in trailer: cooked onion (110F – Hot Holding); cooked beef (104F – Hot Holding); black beans (109F – Hot Holding).

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 printed copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53A-01-7

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

#10Intermediate53B-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.

#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.

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food such as meat, cheese and vegetables stored in a cooler outside the food truck unit.

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored in Standing water near Agua Fresca area.

#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. Observed trailer door as open.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.