Tacos San Miguel #2

1404 Del Prado Blvd S Unit 185, Cape Coral, FL 33990 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606670

C
Grade C
Safety score 75 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 11, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (3 repeats)
    -23
  • Extension granted on Sep 3, since fixed
    Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -2
  • Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitSep 11, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      More time given

    Basic3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitSep 3, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    7 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 27, Water source: Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.

      Observed a new hot water being installed at time of call back inspection.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      More time given

    Basic5

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

      More time given

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.

      More time given

      Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitAug 31, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    11 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      Observed raw beef over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef under the raw pork.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Observed steak (37°F - Cold Holding); ground beef (38°F - Cold Holding); chicken (37°F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 27, Water source: Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.

      Observed running water but no hot water. The owner stated the hot water heater is being replaced.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic7

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed a bag of onions on floor in prep area.

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.

      Observed men's restroom with sign on door stating Out Of Service.

      Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Repeat violation

    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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation6
Restrooms4
Dishwashing facilities and test kits3
Manager certification and employee training3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Water source2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1