Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1

4529 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1 stretching back to 2025. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“No soap provided at handwash sink” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working with same pair of gloves while changing tasks during inspection. No hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap next to hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bag of shredded cheese opened no date mark in reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink covered with wooden box. Operator removed box. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage inside stand up reach in cooler no lid.

12B-13-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

35B-14-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw steak stored over cilantro. Operator moved raw steak to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Raw chicken stored over raw beef. **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour and reach-in cooler door left open. Operator secured reach-in cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: In reach-in cooler; cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to another cooler. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw steak stored over cilantro. Operator moved raw steak to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour and reach-in cooler door left open. Operator secured reach-in cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef container stored on floor. Operator removed container to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.

36-73-4

May 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1.

How does Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1 compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.

Has Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Taquitos Mexican Food Inc #1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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