Taqueria Jimenez

3842 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Jimenez six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “screen in door torn/in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Taqueria Jimenez trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice, tortillas, shredded lettuce and raw chicken stored in no food grade plastic bags.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - 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. Observed some food handlers training expired.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken, raw beef, cooked pork, cooked rice, cooked beans prepared over 24 hours, no date marking.

02C-02-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.

05-09-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**

36-60-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go trays not inverted on shelf above flat top grill.

25-06-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above prep table.

12B-07-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored with produce. Observed open bag of mixed vegetables stored in same container as raw chicken. Operator separated items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in reach in cooler prepared yesterday no date mark.

02C-02-5

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**

36-60-5

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Provided example of correct hose via email to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-04-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen torn in service window.

36-60-5

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Jimenez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jimenez on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Jimenez?

Across the inspection record, “screen in door torn/in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Jimenez.

How does Taqueria Jimenez compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Taqueria Jimenez most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Taqueria Jimenez's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Jimenez have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Jimenez means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taqueria Jimenez inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Jimenez is inspected around two times per year on average.

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