Taco Vazquez INC
16960 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605832
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed container of raw chopped beef and container of raw chopped chicken stored over ready to eat peppers and onions in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator switched containers. Observed container of raw pork stored over bag of cut lettuce and container of cucumbers in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw pork in bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near food prep sink.
Operator removed chemicals.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in men's accessible bathroom.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Observed low water pressure at handwash sinks in women's restroom.
Basic3
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed chill sticks stored on shelving in walk in freezer. Operator placed chill sticks inside food grade container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Observed single-service spoons and spoons stored with food contact surface up at salsa bar. Operator inverted utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in restrooms.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.