Taqueria la Mexicana
4195 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 4651128
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection2 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-23
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 25Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Administrative complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor.
Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor near reach in cooler.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. In reach in coolers; cooked beef (66°F - Cold Holding), cooked beef (59°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all cook beef stored in reach in coolers overnight. See stop sale.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In reach in coolers; cooked beef (66°F - Cold Holding), cooked beef (59°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all cook beef stored in reach in coolers overnight. See stop sale.
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor.
Operator removed single service food containers to proper storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.