Taqueria Ramirez
2808 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 4651215
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-30
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 1Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score50
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 1, 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.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 5 live, small flying insects in mobile unit near 3 compartment sink and cook line.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
More time given
- First visitSep 30, 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 priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken over cooked beef in reach in cooler near exit door. The operator relocated the items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee put fingers in mouth then proceed to handle single service items. Educated operator on hand washing procedures.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed grocery bags in direct contact with raw chicken.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 10-20 small, flying insects in mobile unit near 3 compartment sink and throughout unit.
Repeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener blade soiled.
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed container of sugar unlabeled near 3 compartment sink.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Observed both service openings and door to mobile unit open at time of inspection.
Repeat violation
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.