Los Taquitos Mexican Food II
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
82
Score
Los Taquitos Mexican Food II has been inspected 20 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Los Taquitos Mexican Food II's latest score of 82 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
20
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 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 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. Observed beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (74F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding) cow tong (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in freezer. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (111F - Hot Holding); chicken (117F - Hot Holding) on prep table beside cook line. The operator placed beef and chicken on stove top to reheat.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen and alcohol stored above prep table. The operator removed ibuprofen and alcohol and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over horchata in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by big container of hand soap. The operator removed the soap from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 30 dead roaches in double stand up fryer. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 53F. **Warning**
14-74-7
23
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (86F - Hot Holding); beef (81F - Hot Holding); chicken (83F - Hot Holding) beside cook line. The owner is placing all items on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed beef 103F and chorizo 101F on counter beside cook line. The operator placed beef on chorizo on stove top to reheat. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed pork 79F and chorizo 76F on prep table beside cook line. The operator placed pork and chorizo on cook line to reheat. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed No Bodily Fluids Written procedures for employees. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed No Employee Reporting Forms. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Provided Operator HR Form 5030-203 Employee Reporting Form and she filled out form during call back inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed No Employee Training Certifications. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed No Employee Training Certifications. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
64
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (86F - Hot Holding); beef (81F - Hot Holding); chicken (83F - Hot Holding) beside cook line. The owner is placing all items on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed beef 103F and chorizo 101F on counter beside cook line. The operator placed beef on chorizo on stove top to reheat. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed No Bodily Fluids Written procedures for employees. **Admin Complaint**
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed No Employee Reporting Forms. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed No Employee Training Certifications. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
64
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (86F - Hot Holding); beef (81F - Hot Holding); chicken (83F - Hot Holding) beside cook line. The owner is placing all items on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by pineapple and dishes. All items was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and shrimp not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
50
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Operator unable to answer basic food code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed No Hot water in entire mobile unit. **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed No Hot water in entire mobile unit. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed no food safety manager certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
61
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 gas containers full of gas outside mobile unit near entry of door. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of ibuprofen stored above prep table. The medicine was removed from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-10-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by pans and utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 76F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination beside stove top. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. The operator moved the raw beef into reach-in cooler in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
27
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside pickup window. The operator moved the raw steak to the stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed ground beef 51F and pork 54F in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator placed ice on ground beef and pork. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. The operator turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed hot water turned off. The operator turned on water during CB Inspection. See CB Inspection dated 4/29/2024 AC Request. **Admin Complaint**
27-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed No Employee Training Certificates. See AC Request on CB dated 4/29/2024. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and steak not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed ground beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
64
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside pickup window. The operator moved the raw steak to the stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and steak not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line, **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. The operator turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-18-4
50
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (88F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator placed chorizo on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by box of El Yucatec. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor beside reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
45
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certifications. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. Open AC case on mobile Unit.
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
86
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Bodily Fluids Documentation. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certifications. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed No Proof of Employee Reporting Agreement Forms. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed pork and steak not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cow tong over ready to eat beef in stand reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw cow tong to bottom of stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. The operator stated the hot water heater was broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
43
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed operator wash hands in cold water then place on gloves on and engage in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink with cold water. **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. The owner could not prove water was coming from a approved water source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed no Proof of water source during CB Inspection. **Admin Complaint**
27-13-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. See Administrative Complaint CB Inspection completed 5/9/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed No hot water at hand washing and 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-08-4
55
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. The owner could not prove water was coming from a approved water source. **Warning**
27-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed operator wash hands in cold water then place on gloves on and engage in food preparation. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed No portable water the operator turned on portable water during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved steak into stand up reach-in cooler beside prep table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed water draining on ground under mobile Unit. **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. See Administrative Complaint CB Inspection completed 5/9/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-08-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line not maintaining 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
33
Jan 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Taquitos Mexican Food II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Taquitos Mexican Food II on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Taquitos Mexican Food II?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Taquitos Mexican Food II.
How does Los Taquitos Mexican Food II compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Los Taquitos Mexican Food II most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Los Taquitos Mexican Food II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Taquitos Mexican Food II have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Taquitos Mexican Food II 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 Los Taquitos Mexican Food II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Taquitos Mexican Food II is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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