Taco Works Cape Coral

1017B Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607246

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 45 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority, repeat · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (1 repeat)
-35
Administrative complaint on Sep 22, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score45

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep222026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 1, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 22, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet with white hose attached.
Intermediate4
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Educated operator on the importance of having test strips.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with encrusted food debris on can opener.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  Required employee training expired for all employees.
  Expired 03/14/26. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating while preparing food.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Educated operator on cleaning interior coolers daily.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath three compartment sink.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured underneath handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.