Tacos on the Road
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Tacos on the Road stretching back to 2022. Tacos on the Road was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Estero restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in the walk in cooler on the shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM expired for Tess Conde expired .10-29-2020 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Printed form and had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and the shelf next to the microwave. Operator moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use on the 3 door make table next to the stove. Operator removed knives from the knife block. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in the walk in cooler on the shelves.
14-17-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard. Operator put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Operator put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in the walk in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no cover on the light in the walk in freezer.
38-07-4
78
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
90
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a no handle bowl used as a scoop in the bulk sugar container. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler unit next to hand wash sink with torn and missing gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under bulk storage shelves next to walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of bulk rice and bean containers and covers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onions and tomatillos stored on shelf in dry storage area which is not at least 6" off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board next to reach in cooler on prep side of kitchen across from the grill. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
90
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build of of mold like substance in ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in back kitchen area above utensil shelf.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
86
Nov 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Vicks vapo rub next to microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Observed Pepto Bismol on counter next to coffee machine. Owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tile by walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos on the Road last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos on the Road on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos on the Road?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos on the Road.
How does Tacos on the Road compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Tacos on the Road most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.
Has Tacos on the Road's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos on the Road have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos on the Road 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 Tacos on the Road inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos on the Road is inspected around three times per year on average.
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