San Carlos Park, Lee County

TACOS Y CEVICHES

7600 ALICO RD STE 4, San Carlos Park, FL 33912

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
San Carlos Park
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24417970

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.

27-16-4

Detail 24417969

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at front service sink reaching 76F.

10-20-4

Detail 24417968

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24417966

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 24417967

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt containers.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 24261563

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar, beans, rice, tortillas and assorted raw and cooked frozen meats in direct contact with non food grade plastic containers in establishment. Bread in walk-in cooler stored in black non food grade plastic bags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 24261562

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to train employees. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: All employee training is expired. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 24261560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent cover in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust, mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24261561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 24125689

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar, beans, rice, tortillas and assorted raw and cooked frozen meats in direct contact with non food grade plastic containers in establishment. Bread in walk-in cooler stored in black non food grade plastic bags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 24125691

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to train employees. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24125688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent cover in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust, mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24125690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Time Extended

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24114626

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans evaporated milk on dry storage shelf back of kitchen. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 24114625

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar, beans, rice, tortillas and assorted raw and cooked frozen meats in direct contact with non food grade plastic containers in establishment. Bread in walk-in cooler stored in black non food grade plastic bags. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24114622

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature and clean glassware. In glass door reach-in cooler, raw chicken and raw beef stored in same container. Raw shell eggs stored over clean silver mixing glasses. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24114629

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also glass door smaller reach-in cooler front counter:; cooked jalapeno salsa (51F - Cold Holding); cooked red chili salsa (53F - Cold Holding) four hours thirty minutes per operator. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24114627

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line main reach-in cooler, cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator after placing hot foods to cool immediately next to beef. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Also glass door smaller reach-in cooler front counter:; cooked jalapeno salsa (51F - Cold Holding); cooked red chili salsa (53F - Cold Holding) four hours thirty minutes per operator. See stop sale. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24114628

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24114624

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24114621

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent cover in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust, mold like substance. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24114623

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, rust. Warning

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

14-15-4

Detail 23756462

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tortilla shells stored in grocery store type to go bags in walk in cooler. spoke with operator regarding proper storage. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23756461

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed funnel in hand wash sink on the front cashier line. Operator removed funnel. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23756465

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels provided at handwash sink by triple sink Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23756463

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus tubs of raw pork and beef on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 23756464

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed big light sitting on prep table next to the kitchen office. Operator moved light. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23756459

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.

14-17-4

Detail 23756460

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-15-4

Detail 23510216

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Large plastic dry storage containers and smaller cold storage containers in direct contact with food. To go plastic bagels in direct contact with bread. Spoke with operator about using food grade materials. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23510217

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-15-4

Detail 23385317

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Large plastic dry storage containers and smaller cold storage containers in direct contact with food. To go plastic bagels in direct contact with bread. Spoke with operator about using food grade materials. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 23385318

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mop sink/curbed cleaning facility for establishment heavily damaged, no longer holds water due to entire missing side. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time extension given 60 days from original inspection to allow operator time to repair or replace mop sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Operator was delayed in ordering and receiving of mop sink due to recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Time extension given 60 days to allow operator time to complete installation. Sink is on order, due to arrive 12/2/2024 at present. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23385316

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Time Extended

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 23170910

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Large plastic dry storage containers and smaller cold storage containers in direct contact with food. To go plastic bagels in direct contact with bread. Spoke with operator about using food grade materials. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23170909

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A\00A0 Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.A\00A0 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Partial proof provided. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-27-4

Detail 23170908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mop sink/curbed cleaning facility for establishment heavily damaged, no longer holds water due to entire missing side. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time extension given 60 days from original inspection to allow operator time to repair or replace mop sink. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23170911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

14-15-4

Detail 23166798

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Large plastic dry storage containers and smaller cold storage containers in direct contact with food. To go plastic bagels in direct contact with bread. Spoke with operator about using food grade materials. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23166788

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat ham in rice cook line left. Raw beef stored in same container as raw chicken in glass door reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler. Operator separated the foods properly for food protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23166795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); housemade tomato salsa (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (56F ambient - Cold Holding); chicken and beef empanadas (51F - Cold Holding) for 1 and a half hours per operator. Operator states they saw the temperature start to rise in the morning and has already called technician for service. Operator placed all potentially hazardous foods in cook line and prep line refrigerators for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-18-4

Detail 23166794

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added water to dilute below 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23166793

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviches on menu per operator served raw, not marked as raw. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23166790

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23166792

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.AÂ Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.AÂ Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23166796

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled bottles chemical in warewashing area. Operator labeled the chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 23166791

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment across from triple sink over slicer. Repeat Violation Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23166789

Basic - Mop sink/curbed cleaning facility for establishment heavily damaged, no longer holds water due to entire missing side. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23166797

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

12B-07-4

Detail 22919789

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on prep table on the cook line. Operator discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

35B-08-4

Detail 22919782

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape hanging above the slicer across from the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen, no insects present.

10-20-4

Detail 22919784

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on the cookline.

33-11-4

Detail 22919785

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22919787

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 22919788

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink sidewall broken. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22919786

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22919783

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

16-20-4

Detail 22778218

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink does not reach all three sinks, not long enough spigot to reach all compartments.

16-37-1

Detail 22778217

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine at time of inspection.

36-37-5

Detail 22778220

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed some tiles in the kitchen prep area not smooth and easily cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 22778219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.

29-08-4

Detail 22778221

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink sidewall broken and unable to retain water.

14-17-4

Detail 22778222

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.

29-11-4

Detail 22778216

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet of hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 21688456

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in container over raw beef container. Operator removed and rearranged. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21688457

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not tight fitting self closing.

33-11-4

Detail 21688458

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 21283303

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw chicken over ready to eat container. Operator removed raw frozen chicken and rearranged. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21283300

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in Hand washing sink by server serving area. Operator removed utensils off Hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21283305

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not tight fitting self closing.

33-11-4

Detail 21283301

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 21283304

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid broken.

06-01-5

Detail 21283302

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ready to eat foods thawing at room temperature. Operator removed ready to eat container to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 20898249

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomato purée dented. Can separated to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20898245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresco cheese 44F cold hold, rice 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20898244

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by trash container. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20898247

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 20898243

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

08B-49-4

Detail 20898242

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20898248

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

33-16-4

Detail 20898246

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 20898251

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20898250

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.