Tacos San Miguel
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Tacos San Miguel, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold chemicals (raid) in mobile unit. The operator discarded can of raid. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
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 pork not date marked in stand up refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor. The operator removed bottles of water from Off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef and raw pork into reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed pork 48F, steak 47F and raw steak 48F in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner is placing ice on all items in stand up reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef and raw pork into reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (115F - Cold Holding); pork (99F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator placed both items on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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
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 ambient temperature 53F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
90
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (99F - Hot Holding); grilled onions (111F - Hot Holding); pork (106F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The manager placed steak, grilled onions and pork on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204. for Manager. The operator posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steak and chorizo not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted on top of crate beside microwave. The manager protected plastic plates by inverting during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed operator begin working washed hands without using soap. Educated operator to always used soap when washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of onions and green limes in container not 6inches of floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
45
Aug 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos San Miguel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos San Miguel on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos San Miguel?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos San Miguel.
How does Tacos San Miguel compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Tacos San Miguel most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Tacos San Miguel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos San Miguel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos San Miguel 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos San Miguel is inspected around four times per year on average.
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