Tres Amigos Taqueria
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Tres Amigos Taqueria has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Tres Amigos Taqueria trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat jalapenos and beer in front beverage reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of dumpster fly bait stored above three compartment sink.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb attached to three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by box of chips. Operator removed box. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
52
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen chopped meat and bread rolls. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. Operator placed food in food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor near office. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Operator placed onions off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. Educated operator on importance of switching to food grade containers. Operator switched to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of tortillas stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed crate of tomatillos stored on floor near office. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system above mini fryer.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated operator on not having utensils in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over back food preparation area. Operator removed insect control device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease on shelving above mini-fryer in kitchen.
23-03-4
55
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. Educated operator on using food grade containers. Operator switched to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on the importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing gold bracelet while cooking.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator not having wiping cloth under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer near back kitchen exit interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked rice in reach in cooler across from food prep sink. Operator switched container of raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator called technician. Educated operator on importance of having hot water for hand washing. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on the importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Educated operator on importance of hot water. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Educated operator on importance of using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar/flour container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb above three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink in dishwash area.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of a self-closing door. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cups and used ladles. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packages of fish before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food in container on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on trash container between uses. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood and hood filters.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tres Amigos Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tres Amigos Taqueria on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tres Amigos Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tres Amigos Taqueria.
How does Tres Amigos Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Tres Amigos Taqueria most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Tres Amigos Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tres Amigos Taqueria have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tres Amigos Taqueria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tres Amigos Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tres Amigos Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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