Taqueria En Caliente
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Taqueria En Caliente stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at establishment. Paper napkins only available way to dry hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low pressure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
27-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside; radishes and flour mixture stored on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed flour mixture and dry corn stored outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
78
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed water at 3 compartment sink 73F after running for over a minute. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at establishment. Paper napkins only available way to dry hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low pressure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
27-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink temperature 61F after running for over a minute. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed handwash sink temperature 73F after running for over a minute. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside; radishes and flour mixture stored on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed flour mixture and dry corn stored outside. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
64
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at establishment. Paper napkins only available way to dry hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low pressure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink temperature 61F after running for over a minute. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored outside; radishes and flour mixture stored on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
61
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (97F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (112F - Hot. Holding); cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator states the items had been in table less than an hour and turned the heat up higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink low water pressure. **Repeat Violation**
27-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored outside; onions, tomatillos, and tortilla chips store on rack outside of mobile food dispensing vehicle.
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
61
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cilantros. Operator removed cilantros. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water pressure lacking at handwashing sink faucet.
27-17-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed the knives for sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasoning container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
55
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed large gaps in hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
95
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Operator stated the food was held overnight. Operator discarded cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Operator stated the food was held overnight. Operator discarded cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed water pump not working. **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 2 compartment sink, no way to sanitize. Operator stated he removed 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water pump not working. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed large gaps in hood system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw pork thawing in sink, no running water. **Warning**
06-01-5
47
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use for potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork at (87F - Cooling) after 1.5 hours. Directed operator to begin reheating item on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed cleaning station set up behind MFDV unit with evidence of liquid waste being disposed of on ground. **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed vegetables (celery, cut leafy greens) stored in cooler outside of food truck under tent. Observed sugar, spices and whole produce at table outside of unit under tent. **Warning**
08B-42-4
50
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Mar 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria En Caliente last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria En Caliente on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria En Caliente?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria En Caliente.
How does Taqueria En Caliente compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Taqueria En Caliente most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Taqueria En Caliente's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria En Caliente have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria En Caliente means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria En Caliente inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria En Caliente is inspected around six times per year on average.
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