Martinez Taqueria

1105 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Martinez Taqueria has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed”, showing up three times.

Martinez Taqueria's latest score of 74 falls below the Lehigh Acres average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (80F - Hot Holding); pork (86F - Hot Holding) on counter beside cook line. The operator is placing pork and steak on stove top to reheat. See Reheating Temperatures **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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.

53B-13-5

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

35B-14-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in use cutting board soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection.

05-08-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed rear door and sliding service windows not kept closed or otherwise screened when not selling food. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer is refrigeration units.

05-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in cab of MFDV Soiled with dust like substance.

36-27-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food truck floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and equipment.

36-73-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of chest rub stored in butter compartment in reach in refrigerator. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no food in reach in cooler with date marking. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed rear door to MFDV open for ventilation with no screen in place.

35B-14-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use for potable water connected to municipal water source.

29-04-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance in interior bin of ice machine.

22-02-4

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 any food items prepared over 24 hours in advance in reach in refrigeration unit.

02C-02-5

Apr 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**

53B-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed Consumer Advisory to owner for posting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

02B-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**

38-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Martinez Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Martinez Taqueria on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Martinez Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Martinez Taqueria.

How does Martinez Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?

Martinez Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.

Has Martinez Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Martinez Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Martinez Taqueria 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 Martinez Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Martinez Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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