Cape Coral, Lee County

TACOS SAN MIGUEL #2

1404 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 185, Cape Coral, FL 33990

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jan 9, 2026
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 24292175

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner moved the raw beef in other stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen above the container of raw beef. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24292178

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.

16-03-4

Detail 24292179

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

32-04-4

Detail 24292182

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both restroom doors. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24292176

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24292177

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 24292180

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 24292181

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 23982864

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef to other stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23982860

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler beside 3 compartment sink. The owner moved the raw pork to stand up reach-in cooler across from prep table. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 23982863

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside dishwashing machine heavily soiled.

32-04-4

Detail 23982861

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both men's and women's restrooms doors.

36-34-5

Detail 23982865

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-74-7

Detail 23982862

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside 3 compartment sink ambient temperature 51F.

32-12-6

Detail 23982866

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23635092

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed shrimp and chicken not date marked. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23635093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23635090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23635091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23610831

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-16-4

Detail 23610824

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator return to work with gloves on but did not wash hands. Educated operator to always wash hands when returning from break. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 23610827

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold chemicals Raid bug spray on table beside stand up Reach-in freezer.. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23610823

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken over container of raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved the raw chicken under the container of raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23610821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (88F - Hot Holding); orange rice (110F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The owner is placing on stove top to reheat beef and orange rice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23610829

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23610830

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23610822

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23610825

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 23610828

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched on prep table. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23610826

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipes leaking water from handwashing sink in prep area. Warning

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 23265128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23265129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23265130

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Time Extended

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23229734

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23229735

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

36-32-5

Detail 23229737

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23229733

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23229736

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 22747113

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22747111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 22747112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed from ceiling in rear of restaurant near both restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-01-7

Detail 22584354

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 22584351

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22584349

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-01-23: Observed SafeStaff Certificate but expired. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22584352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22584353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 22584350

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed from ceiling in rear of restaurant near both restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

22-49-4

Detail 22561938

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22561937

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef and raw ground beef in stand up freezer. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22561930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (77F - Hot Holding); chicken (71F - Hot Holding); chorizo (79F - Hot Holding) beside cook line. The cook placed all items on cook line to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22561939

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22561935

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22561934

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22561927

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22561933

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Control written plan for salsa, cut leafy greens, cheese and caramelized onions. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22561928

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, beef and chicken not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22561931

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22561932

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22561929

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

36-04-5

Detail 22561936

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed from ceiling in rear of restaurant near both restrooms. Warning

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 22292680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22132013

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22132006

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat pico in stand up reach-in cooler The manage moved raw ground beef to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22132012

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22132007

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink used to soften corn shell tamales. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22132011

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22132008

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time Public Health Control Paperwork for pico, cheese, cut leafy greens and grilled onions to be kept out 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22132005

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans in reach-in cooler not date marked. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22132004

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

36-32-5

Detail 22132010

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22132009

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21713148

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed sour cream in working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21713144

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box store in hand wash sink in kitchen/dishwash area. Operator removed box. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21713153

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

53B-14-5

Detail 21713154

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

36-36-4

Detail 21713143

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in hallway near restrooms.

50-09-4

Detail 21713146

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-12-5

Detail 21713151

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

35B-01-4

Detail 21713145

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back dry storage area.

36-73-4

Detail 21713149

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in back dry storage area.

36-24-5

Detail 21713152

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in Men's restroom. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21713150

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature.

21-12-4

Detail 21713147

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

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 21589375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21589374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in mens restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21378570

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning

27-18-4

Detail 21378572

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21378571

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

36-17-5

Detail 21378574

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21378575

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in mens restroom. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 21378573

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Warning

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20932162

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20932163

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (60F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner discarded chicken wings. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 20932159

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink.

36-17-5

Detail 20932161

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

25-02-4

Detail 20932160

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

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 20581936

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20581931

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to store container. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 20581937

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed owner Consumer Advisory. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-4

Detail 20581935

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 20581934

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 20581930

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

23-03-4

Detail 20581933

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 20581932

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation