Takote
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Takote stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach average 82, so Takote trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon (bacon wrapped jalapeños) stored over unwashed cilantro in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-29-2025 **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain in disrepair
29-08-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From small prep sink.
29-03-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade bag in direct contact with tortillas. Operator moved food to food grade containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat taquitos. Operator moved foods to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on kitchen make table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over containers of mayonnaise in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared rice (69 F - Cold Holding) per operator food was cooling on the counter for two hours. Operator placed in cooler to finish cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink is being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared beef made more than 24 hours prior in walk in cooler without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At dish machine
21-09-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Small shelf at back prep table.
14-06-4
55
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on shelf above fully cooked ready to eat shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in grocery store carry out bag. Operator removed beef from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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/. No certified food manager present while three cooks and three servers are working with food.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior walls have a mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on gyro spit.
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks make counter.
21-10-4
50
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee grab a lime wedge with bare hands and place lime on rim of glass. Discussed bare hand contact with operator and observed tongs in use. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and face and began handling food without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, beef and pork previously prepared on sire and frozen not date marked.
02C-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of beef on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat from 01-30-2023 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored on wire shelf above open containers of food (sauce)
40-06-5
45
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can in front of hand sink in prep area. Repeat from 08-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Pulled chicken prepared yesterday morning not day labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and backpacks stored above onions and peppers in small prep room. Repeat from 08-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bananas stored in floor in small prep room. Repeat from 08-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hand washing sink in back prep area is coming off the wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall next to hand sink in cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line improperly drawing from soda gun. Waste line drains into glass washing sink. Repeat from 08-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
58
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takote last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takote on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takote?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Takote.
How does Takote compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Takote most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Takote's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Takote have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Takote 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 Takote inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Takote is inspected around three times per year on average.
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