Taqueria El Palomo

4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taqueria El Palomo appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with box of ketchup at dry storage. Operator removed chemical spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Single-service fork and spoons not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table; cooked potatoes (115F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (109F - Hot Holding). Per operator all items placed on steamer for 2 hours. Operator started reheating all items. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed all knives for sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**

14-55-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean food container not stored inverted at prep area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager within 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed proof of payment and reschedule date for testing. Operator has rescheduled test for next week. One time extension per Timothy Dillon. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager within 60 days. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponges and a brush in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food. **Warning**

13-07-4

Dec 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Palomo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Palomo on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Palomo compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Taqueria El Palomo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Taqueria El Palomo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Palomo have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Palomo 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 El Palomo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Palomo is inspected around four times per year on average.

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