EL TAQUITO #2
212 New Market Road East
Florida, 34142
Collier County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen tools stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area on the cook line and adjacent to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 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 bulk prepared times in reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours according to operator and not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior bin of the ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs stored on the floor in dry storage area, stop sale issued due to temperature violations and operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside sitting on unclean surface of ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
- 16-25-5:Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed employees rinsing and washing dishes outside establishment behind the building proper sanitation step. All dish ware must be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly between uses. Informed operator of proper cleaning procedures for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs then handle utensil with no handwashing or gloves change in between, educated operator on proper procedures when cracking raw shell eggs, and changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 case of eggs on the ground in dry storage area with an ambient temperature of 70F. Operator discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training expired for establishment, operator has a training session scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice machine interior. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint on ceiling peeling.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting in direct contact with dirty metal shelf on ice machine. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour bin n contact with flour. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in doors and gaskets.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed date on water filters for ice machine dated 6-24-22.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine bin soiled with black mold like substance.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bulk bags of rice in dry storage area not 6 inches off of the floor.
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on outside ice machine store on dirty side rail of ice machine.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with cornmeal in bulk in use bin.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch toasted bun and plate to be served with bare hands, educated employee on the need to wear gloves when handling ready to eat food, bun was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).