TAQUERIA BELLA VISTA

Name: TAQUERIA BELLA VISTA
Address: 4845 PALM BEACH BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL, 33905, US
Rating: 17.3

4845 PALM BEACH BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33905

License #4651358

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

17.3 Grade F / 100

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April 27, 2026 · 7 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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TAQUERIA BELLA VISTA in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 17.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 119 total violations — 25 critical, 34 major, 60 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pot of chicken soup stored on floor. Operator moved to stove top.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open can of iced tea inside reach in freezer next to frozen food items.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef over ready to eat washed and cut radishes in reach in cooler. Operator moved radishes above raw food.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator kept gloves on when leaving truck to enter adjacent store and returned to truck and did not change gloves when picking up clean utensils.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cut vegetables in pot with water stored on floor of truck. Operator moved to counter.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed current decal in service window, but, no decal on outside of vehicle.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in container in three compartment sink.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in white reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken below shrimp.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator left truck to get bleach and returned to truck and began preparing food without changing gloves or washing hands.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers and utensils stored in hand washing sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[22-38-5] No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no bleach available on food truck. Operator went into store at location and purchased a bottle of bleach and placed on truck during inspection.
[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 soup prepared yesterday in white reach in cooler no date mark.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed hole drilled into wall over three compartment sink for electric cord to fan. Observed 3 live roaches inside truck.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink not draining properly.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin stirring food on stove.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects inside truck landing on non food contact surfaces.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked white rice hot held in plastic retail bag.
[29-04-4] Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid on floor behind reach in cooler with make table.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on make table and 2 live roaches under front counter at service window.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stand up reach in cooler and reach in cooler with cutting board Cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (54F - Cold Holding); Beef tongue (68F - Cold Holding); Chicarron (69F - Cold Holding).
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stand up reach in cooler and reach in cooler with cutting board Cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (54F - Cold Holding); Beef tongue (68F - Cold Holding); Chicarron (69F - Cold Holding); Pupusa filling (72F - Cold Holding).
[11-27-4] 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 with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled with food debris.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with purses. Operator removed from sink.
[28-09-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed gray water dripping from truck dripping into large bowl under truck outside and onto ground.
[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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of oven.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee answer cell phone then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
[29-04-4] Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork sausage in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom during inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions on flat top in a metal pan at 91F Hot holding for an hour. Operator put on stove and reheated to 170F.
[11-27-4] 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 form to 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. Emailed form to operator.
[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 cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marked.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle of reach in coolers.
[50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty handle with bare hands then touch clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date mark.
[11-27-4] 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 with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowls and utensils stored in hand washing sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.