TACO WORKS CAPE CORAL

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on checking concentration daily. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken 46F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Educated operator on keeping dish machine clean. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in kitchen. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tile. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in kitchen and front storage beverage reach in cooler.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on importance of maintaining proper concentration. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 2025-10-09: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0ppm. Educated operator on having proper sanitizing concentration. Operator changed sanitizer and operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine concentration of 50 ppm. Repeat violation from 12/21/23 and 08/23/24. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of spatulas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler.

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator charged out and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Provided operator written procedures. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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. Educated operator on importance of having lid and straw. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

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 2022-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service hand wash sink blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having paper at hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Note: violation being addressed on previous inspection conducted on 12/27/22.

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front service area. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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. Operator placed lids on employee drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed eyeglasses stored on top of reach in cooler.

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

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site