Taqueria El Viejon
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Taqueria El Viejon appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Bokeelia average 75, so Taqueria El Viejon trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 DBPR HR 5030-203 for Owner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Printed out Clean Up Of Vomiting and Diarrhea Events Form DBPR HR 5030-204 for owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by utensils and cups. The operator removed all items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scooper was removed from ice cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: The Owner has employee food handler books on order. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
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 Owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The owner removed bowl from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The owner turned on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. The reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 48F. The owner stated they switch out produce every 2 hours. The cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens was being held in reach-in cooler
14-74-7
78
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved raw beef to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. **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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
67
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink partially blocked by wire rack/shelf unit.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
67
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs over produce in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved shelled eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched on storage rack. The owner inverted the plastic forks on storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Viejon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Viejon on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Viejon?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Viejon.
How does Taqueria El Viejon compare to other restaurants in Bokeelia?
Taqueria El Viejon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bokeelia average of 75.
Has Taqueria El Viejon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Viejon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Viejon 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 Viejon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Viejon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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