Sign in to watch restaurants and track them on your watchlist.
Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? → Need help reading this? Newest inspection first. Red dots matter most.
The score is the shortcut, but the inspection timeline is the proof. Start with the newest visit, then scan for repeat critical or major findings.
TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 2 minor.
Start with the newest inspection
Use the score as a shortcut, then verify the latest DBPR record and nearby options.
What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 27, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 2 minor.
DBPR source + data confidenceWhat’s powering this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR records into a scan-friendly timeline. Use the official DBPR link when you want to verify the newest inspection at the source. InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When exact inspector notes are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.
- •Inspector notes appear inline when available.
- •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.
Open the place or verify the recordSee the place, then share or verify
What do locals think?
Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then add what you actually saw.
Would you eat here?
TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
This is where the context matters most — some people will still eat there, others will want cleaner inspections first.
One vote per device. Results update after you vote.
*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date markings for prepared foods.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit mobile unit, come back inside and change gloves without hand wash.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Received proof of food manager certification via text message from owner.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118F - Hot Holding); beef (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table on cook line, the operator turned up the heat.
- [03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf at room temp, the operator states they had been out approximately 1hr and placed in reach in cooler.
- [35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed purse inside handwash sink, removed by operator.
- [11-26-1] 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. Observed unsigned reporting agreements.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employee Raiza Chavez.
Own or manage a business?
FairScore is a separate free beta for business owners who want a fairer way to understand online reviewer behavior.
FairScore does not change InspectFL scores, inspection data, rankings, or coverage.
More places worth comparing
If you're deciding where to eat next, compare this page with similar spots nearby instead of relying on one score in isolation.
Similar Mexican/Latin in FORT MYERS
Use these as a same-category comparison set so you can judge this score against nearby alternatives, not in isolation.
Other options in FORT MYERS
If you're just looking for a better place nearby, start here and compare the current scores before you decide where to go next.
SPOON & THYME CATERING
11770 A METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS
Catering/Food TruckSUBWAY
2776 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS
Fast FoodAVI @ AMAZON-RSW5 FRONT
8250 LOGISTICS DR, FORT MYERS
COMFORT INN FORT MYERS NORTHEAST
4171 BOATWAYS RD, FORT MYERS
Hotel/ResortSUNNY BITES
11770 METRO PKWY A, FORT MYERS
Join the discussion
Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.
Add your take in under a minute
Sign in once, then comment, reply, and save restaurants to your watchlist.
Enter the 6-digit code sent to
Helpful comments beat hot takes.
Loading comments…
No comments yet — be the first person to add useful context.