Los Taquitos Mexican Food
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
70
Score
Los Taquitos Mexican Food appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Los Taquitos Mexican Food was last inspected on Nov 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked onions (98F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked onion stored at cook line for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked onion. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front of the food truck. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar bag stored on floor. Operator removed the bag **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Service window is broken near rear of truck. **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee utting mangoes and putting into a plastic cup and serving a customer outside truck under awning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Food is currently stored outside in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at least 30 live roaches on the reach in cooler, 3 compartment sink, Floor and register. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
67
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Operator does not have paper work available. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee training expired from 2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Operator unable to provide any proof of training at callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window left open as well as front door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: No choking poster posted on truck. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Taquitos Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Taquitos Mexican Food on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Taquitos Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Taquitos Mexican Food.
How does Los Taquitos Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Los Taquitos Mexican Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Los Taquitos Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Taquitos Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Taquitos Mexican Food 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 Los Taquitos Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Taquitos Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants