Taqueria Bella Vista
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Taqueria Bella Vista 11 times, with records going back to 2023. Taqueria Bella Vista was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. 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 12 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed”, showing up 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Observed pot of chicken soup on floor of truck. Operator moved to counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulbs not shielded. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
61
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cut beef stored over diced tomatoes and ready to eat black beans. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef prepared yesterday without date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulbs missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator left truck to get bleach and returned to truck and began preparing food without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in white reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers and utensils stored in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no bleach available on food truck. Operator went into store at location and purchased a bottle of bleach and placed on truck during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup prepared yesterday in white reach in cooler no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed current decal in service window, but, no decal on outside of vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in container in three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cut vegetables in pot with water stored on floor of truck. Operator moved to counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
29-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed hole drilled into wall over three compartment sink for electric cord to fan. Observed 3 live roaches inside truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
50
Jun 6, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stand up reach in cooler and reach in cooler with cutting board Cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (54F - Cold Holding); Beef tongue (68F - Cold Holding); Chicarron (69F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stand up reach in cooler and reach in cooler with cutting board Cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (54F - Cold Holding); Beef tongue (68F - Cold Holding); Chicarron (69F - Cold Holding); Pupusa filling (72F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin stirring food on stove. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects inside truck landing on non food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked white rice hot held in plastic retail bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-04-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid on floor behind reach in cooler with make table. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on make table and 2 live roaches under front counter at service window. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed gray water dripping from truck dripping into large bowl under truck outside and onto ground. **Warning**
28-09-5
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with purses. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed hole drilled into wall over three compartment sink for electric cord to fan. Observed 3 live roaches inside truck. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink not draining properly. **Warning**
29-20-5
13
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Black commercial hose observed connected to potable water tank. **Admin Complaint**
29-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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 cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
52
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee answer cell phone then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions on flat top in a metal pan at 91F Hot holding for an hour. Operator put on stove and reheated to 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
29-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork sausage in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Emailed form to operator. **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. Observed cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of oven.
10-20-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
33
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date mark. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowls and utensils stored in hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
52
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee adjusting hoses outside truck, come back onto truck and begin working with food without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed radishes in reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go styrofoam cups stored in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
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 cooked pastor prepared yesterday with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle of reach in coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler closest to three compartment sink.
29-49-6
37
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date mark.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty handle with bare hands then touch clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowls and utensils stored in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle of reach in coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
39
Apr 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Bella Vista last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Bella Vista on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Bella Vista?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Bella Vista.
How does Taqueria Bella Vista compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Taqueria Bella Vista most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Taqueria Bella Vista's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Bella Vista have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Bella Vista 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 Taqueria Bella Vista inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Bella Vista is inspected around four times per year on average.
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