Tacos San Miguel #2
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Tacos San Miguel #2 has 13 inspections in the public record. Tacos San Miguel #2 was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner moved the raw beef in other stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen above the container of raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both restroom doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
58
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef to other stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler beside 3 compartment sink. The owner moved the raw pork to stand up reach-in cooler across from prep table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside dishwashing machine heavily soiled.
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both men's and women's restrooms doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside 3 compartment sink ambient temperature 51F.
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
58
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 and shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed shrimp and chicken not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
67
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Observed SafeStaff Certificate but expired. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed from ceiling in rear of restaurant near both restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-04-5
64
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef and raw ground beef in stand up freezer. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (77F - Hot Holding); chicken (71F - Hot Holding); chorizo (79F - Hot Holding) beside cook line. The cook placed all items on cook line to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Control written plan for salsa, cut leafy greens, cheese and caramelized onions. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, beef and chicken not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed from ceiling in rear of restaurant near both restrooms. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
29
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat pico in stand up reach-in cooler The manage moved raw ground beef to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink used to soften corn shell tamales. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time Public Health Control Paperwork for pico, cheese, cut leafy greens and grilled onions to be kept out 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans in reach-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
37
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos San Miguel #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos San Miguel #2 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos San Miguel #2?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tacos San Miguel #2.
How does Tacos San Miguel #2 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Tacos San Miguel #2 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Tacos San Miguel #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos San Miguel #2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos San Miguel #2 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 Tacos San Miguel #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos San Miguel #2 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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