Mucho Taco Mexicano
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mucho Taco Mexicano stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Mucho Taco Mexicano is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open cup of coffee on counter over prep table of raw beef. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped plastic to go spoons not inverted in glass holder above reach in cooler at front counter. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on cook's line with yellow liquid. Operator labeled it oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. Operator could not locate forms. I emailed a form to him and he printed copies and had employees read and sign forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee portioning food in prep area while wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
74
Oct 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid unlabeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg carton. The manager discarded the cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The manager removed utensils from containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic cambro on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board of cook's line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk beans stored in plastic bin. Operator removed from bin and showed order for new scoop through Amazon. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on stainless steel shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution at front counter at 200 ppm chlorine. Operator had employee add water to sanitizer. Solution now 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Cooked Pastor at 105F and Cooked Chicken at 110F cooling at room temperature. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand held can opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade.
22-02-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed container of Pine Sol in original container with no label under prep table next to three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk container of beans used as scoop. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on stainless steel shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-10-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic cambro with cooked pastor in it on prep table next to office.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers under counter next to three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in standing water at prep sink. Operator turned on running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
39
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser on front line by cashier unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled by cash register. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a rubber bracelet while preparing food on cooks line.
13-07-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula on peg board next to three compartment sink with head and handle damaged.
14-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in empty mop bucket by back door. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mucho Taco Mexicano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mucho Taco Mexicano on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mucho Taco Mexicano?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mucho Taco Mexicano.
How does Mucho Taco Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Mucho Taco Mexicano most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Mucho Taco Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mucho Taco Mexicano have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mucho Taco Mexicano 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 Mucho Taco Mexicano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mucho Taco Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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