Cactus Truck Mexican Food
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
95
Score
Cactus Truck Mexican Food appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Cactus Truck Mexican Food on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Onion bag stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; shredded mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding); cooked beef soup (66F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; shredded mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding); cooked beef soup (66F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored food containers. Operator moved food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
61
Jul 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked chicken (51F - Cooling); cooked beef (55F - Cooling); cooked beef soup (53F - Cooling); cooked rice (51F - Cooling); cooked corn (55F - Cooling). Per operator all items prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler; cooked chicken (51F - Cooling); cooked beef (55F - Cooling); cooked beef soup (53F - Cooling); cooked rice (51F - Cooling); cooked corn (55F - Cooling). Per operator all items prepared and stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
67
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags in direct contact with food in reach in freezer unit.
14-31-5
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 printed copy to operator for employees to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor damaged near service window.
36-17-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with peppers.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chopped tomatoes 48F cold hold, mozzarella cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and fryer baskets.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spices.
14-01-5
43
Jan 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Observed hole in floor in corner underneath three compartment sink.
36-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cactus Truck Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cactus Truck Mexican Food on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cactus Truck Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cactus Truck Mexican Food.
How does Cactus Truck Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Cactus Truck Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Cactus Truck Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cactus Truck Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cactus Truck Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cactus Truck Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cactus Truck Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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