Senor Taco
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025
50
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Senor Taco stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach-in cooler; raw beef stored over unwashed potatoes and cabbage. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked bean (124F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked bean placed on the steam table for 30 minutes. Operator removed cooked beans for reheating; Cooked bean (169F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self serving soda machine's ice dispenser chute soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
50
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
95
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Reach in cooler front of the steam table at cook-line; 5 pounds of cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds of cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding); 1 pound of raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) 5 pounds of home made tomato base salsa (51F- Cold holding) Per operator all items placed in reach in cooler the night before inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler front of the steam table at cook-line; 5 pounds of cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds of cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding); 1 pound of raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) 5 pounds of home made tomato base salsa (51F- Cold holding) Per operator all items placed in reach in cooler the night before inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at Dish machine area. Operator labeled he spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed the lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
58
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
27
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat sliced tomatoes. Educated operator. Employee put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food/avocado in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Operator changed solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to ice machine.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by container of tortillas. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area used to store plastic bag.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sauces in walk in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink in back food prep area. Observed no water at right-side hand wash sink in women's restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back food prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back food prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler/freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Left-side main hand wash sink in women's restroom.
27-14-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Taco on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Taco?
Across the inspection record, “grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Senor Taco.
How does Senor Taco compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Senor Taco most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Senor Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Taco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Senor Taco means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Senor Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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