La Tabasquenita Food

11770 Metro Pkwy Unit A, Fort Myers, FL 33966

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle tortilla dough without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink the operator provided the sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The operator purchased bleach during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked by multiple items stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the chicken in a cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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.

50-04-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for red sauce in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator discarded the plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Nov 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tabasquenita Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tabasquenita Food on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Tabasquenita Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

La Tabasquenita Food most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has La Tabasquenita Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Tabasquenita Food have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Tabasquenita Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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