Taqueria Sinaloense
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Taqueria Sinaloense, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed”, showing up five times.
Taqueria Sinaloense's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked rice stored in steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify ceviche contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator identified ceviche at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep area. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish container stored over chopped tomatoes container. Operator moved raw fish container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottle case stored on floor.
08B-38-4
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wiping down prep counter then put on gloves without washing hands then prepare food for a customer. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tamales prepared more than 24 hours ago with no date mark in standup reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table next to rice steamer. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on make table.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee put it away. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour unlabeled on shelf next to stand up reach in cooler with glass doors. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomatoes stored on floor inside truck. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container under flat top grill unlabeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Emailed example of correct hose to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash dirty utensils then cut ready to eat bread without changing gloves or washing hands between these tasks. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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** **Warning**
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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 rice in reach in cooler prepared yesterday wrapped and no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container under flat top grill unlabeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chorizo sausage stored over unwashed cabbage in stand up reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed second employee wash hands in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
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** **Repeat Violation**
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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler to the right of the service window. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
45
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Sinaloense last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Sinaloense on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Sinaloense?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Sinaloense.
How does Taqueria Sinaloense compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Taqueria Sinaloense most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Taqueria Sinaloense's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Sinaloense have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Sinaloense 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 Sinaloense inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Sinaloense is inspected around three times per year on average.
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