Tacos & Tequila Cantina
903 NE 15th Pl Ste 103, Cape Coral, FL 33909 · Permanent Food Service · License 4608081
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: 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 5030-103 for Manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 27, Water source: Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85°F.
Observed handwashing sink on cook line near storage rack was shut off. The manager turned on hot water during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed containers of flour and rice not labeled in storage area. The manager placed labels on containers.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
The manager removed the knife from in between Equipment.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed open drink in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded open drink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
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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.