How many health inspections has TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

140 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA4607019

TACOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Cape Coral, FL has 29 inspections on record with 143 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of April 16, 2025

Inspection History (29)

Apr 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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