Charros Bros on Wheels
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Charros Bros on Wheels has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up three times.
Charros Bros on Wheels' latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Had sink used as dump sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dennis Jr. employees for over 6 months and does not have food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
74
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat tortillas with bare hands while preparing food for a guest. Stop sale issued and observed hand washing and employee put on gloves. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee handle ready to eat tortillas with bare hands while preparing food for a guest. **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work without hand washing. Observed proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Mobil food truck is allowing waste water to drain to ground via black hose underneath MFDV. Operator disconnected hose and stopped waste water from draining to ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dennis Jr. employees for over 6 months and does not have food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach at three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside reach in freezer. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. No hood vents present **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Ziplock bag of beef thawing on prep counter. **Warning**
06-06-5
27
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 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 small reach in cooler prepared rice (61 F - Cooling), per operator rice was prepared the previous day. It can be determined that rice failed to cool properly from 135 F to 41 F within 6 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); operator drained sink and refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small reach in cooler prepared rice (61 F - Cooling), per operator rice was prepared the previous day. It can be determined that rice failed to cool properly from 135 F to 41 F within 6 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spanish rice, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging above three compartment sink.
41-17-4
52
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (128F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The owner placed on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and refried beans not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024
50-17-3
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 operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were signed during inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-04-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Araceli - is expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep counter, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. None available at time of inspection. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from previous inspection dated 12-19-2023 **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Above three compartment sink.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared rice inside reach in cooler , per operator made 24 hours prior, not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Araceli expired on 05-29-2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to clean cilantro.
31A-11-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
58
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Unable to,provide documentation. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-203. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
May 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charros Bros on Wheels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charros Bros on Wheels on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charros Bros on Wheels?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charros Bros on Wheels.
How does Charros Bros on Wheels compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Charros Bros on Wheels most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Charros Bros on Wheels' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charros Bros on Wheels have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charros Bros on Wheels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Charros Bros on Wheels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charros Bros on Wheels is inspected around three times per year on average.
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