Taco Works
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Taco Works stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/24. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance; shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) per operator placed in reach-in cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance; shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) per operator placed in reach-in cooler overnight. In reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance; shredded cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in original packages. Per operator placed in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator removed items to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store can soda. Operator removed can soda. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by dish machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chocolate chips package not covered at prep area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In reach-in cooler next to ice machine cooked ground thawing in standing water. Operator removed ground beef. **Warning**
06-01-5
45
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in cashier station
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on display, not new one.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets through out kitchen with food debris on them.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand sink is only at 81 F
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cooks line. Operator replenished sink with paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee backpacks stored under food prep tables. Operator moved out of kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Works last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Works on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Works?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Works.
How does Taco Works compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Taco Works most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Taco Works' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Works have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Works 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 Works inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Works is inspected around three times per year on average.
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