Daily Taco
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Daily Taco eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Daily Taco's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in stand up reach in cooler prepared yesterday no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of soda on cutting board.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle broken off on stand up reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
74
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date marking in stand up reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting on top of reach in cooler by three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle broken off on stand up reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as scoop in seasonings on shelf above three compartment sink. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions stored on floor under flat top.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed one employee hired more than sixty days with no food handler training. The other two employees have been employed for less than a month. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Operator showed email confirmation for employees food handler training upcoming within one week of callback. Extension authorized by DDM Kimberly Torbert. Employee name Adrianna Garcia.. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put hand in pockets then use same gloves to prepare food.. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2022. Operator paid for license during inspection and confirmed through inspection app and showed current license now available through state online website. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Observed one employee hired more than sixty days with no food handler training. The other two employees have been employed for less than a month. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window not being kept closed. **Warning**
35B-14-4
47
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic retail bags used to store cooked beef in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on back of cooked beef prepared yesterday in standup reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bag of frozen chicken in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen chicken in sink thawing with no running water.
06-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daily Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daily Taco on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daily Taco?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Daily Taco.
How does Daily Taco compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Daily Taco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Daily Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Daily Taco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Daily Taco 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 Daily Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daily Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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