Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TAQUITOS EL CHAPARRO

724 ORTIZ AVENUE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1294578
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8713290
DBPR license4650875

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic 3

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic35B-14-4

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in three compartment sink without running water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.