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EL TAQUITA

Health inspection records show EL TAQUITA in IMMOKALEE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

101 West Main Street
Florida, 34142
Collier County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13516879

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of tomatoes on floor under 3 compartment sink.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from between equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6: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/
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time As Public Health Form DBPR HR Form 5022-090 for cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens by cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5: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 shredded beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.

9/10/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10920225

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomatoes stored on the floor next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

3/5/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10708432

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on walls next to ceiling vent hood on the cook line.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall,soiled at the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed some employee training was expired.

10/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8777054

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8506959

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease in kitchen area.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall on kitchen side of door with tiles missing.
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair, observed screen torn on kitchen door leading outside.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near rear door soiled with food debris.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available at time of inspection for chlorine. Repeat Violation

9/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8375563

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottle of opened water on shelf above prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection report not available.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed police stored in reach in refrigerator in grocery store type plastic handled bags. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observe$ no chemical test kit for chlorine. Repeat Violation