TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
140 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, SUITE 116 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw chorizo and raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler across from 3 compartment. The manager placed the raw chicken on bottom shelf beside the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (49F – Cold Holding) in prep reach-in cooler beside steam table. The manager discarded the cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens. Observed pico (47F – Cold Holding) and guacamole w/tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside steam table. The manager moved both items into stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
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 white rice and chicken in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in front counter shut off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:35 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.