Taco Empire

11770 A Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Empire has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Taco Empire on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 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 beef (121F - Hot Holding); steak (124F - Hot Holding); pork (130F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (123F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator is reheating all items stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed rice 108F and refried beans 124F in steam table. The operator is placing on stove top to reheat. **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

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, pork and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed beef and rice not date marked in reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed No Proof of Manager Certifications. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Aug 20, 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 beef (121F - Hot Holding); steak (124F - Hot Holding); pork (130F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (123F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator is reheating all items stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, pork and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by containers and utensils. All items were removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

10-07-4

Mar 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in tall stainless steel reach in cooler unit. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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 print out. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Empire last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Empire on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taco Empire compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Taco Empire most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Taco Empire's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Empire have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Empire 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 Taco Empire inspected?

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

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