Taqueria Sinaloense
4008 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 4651147
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 Oct 22 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 22, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In reach in cooler; raw steak container stored over cooked chicken container. Operator removed raw steak container to bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Oil container stored on floor near prep area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Operator removed scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in cooler door handle broken/missing.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service food containers stored on floor at back storage.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Earlier inspections 1
A90Routine inspection6 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Oil container stored on floor.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
More time given
- First visitJul 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
In reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tilapia fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
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Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: In reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tilapia fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Plastic water bottles case stored on floor.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Operator removed the utensils for sanitation.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.