El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
728 Pine Island Rd Sw Ste 8-9, Cape Coral, FL 33991El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral has accumulated 309 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,820 in fines, with the largest penalty at $1,200. Fire safety inspections documented five violations, all involving a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone by the back door, cited repeatedly from 2019 through 2020. Top recurring violations include improper food contact surfaces, inadequate ventilation, and hand-washing deficiencies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,820.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024066031 | — | Sep 20, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2024010449 | $800.00 | Jan 4, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2024021688 | $300.00 | Mar 4, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023032730 | $1,200.00 | Apr 18, 2023 | Jacksonville | |
| 7--2017053146 | $520.00 | Oct 13, 2017 | Orlando |
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2020-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2020-06-18: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2020-06-12: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door.
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral last inspected?
- El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral had?
- El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral find?
- El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,820.00 in fines.
- How much has El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral been fined?
- El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral has been fined a total of $2,820.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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