Tacos Mexican Restaurant
140 Santa Barbara Blvd, Suite 116, Cape Coral, FL 33991 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607019
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Educated operators to not touch cloths or face while preparing food.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed empty container in handwashing sink beside 3 completed sink. The operator removed the empty container.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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.