LA ISLA TACO GRILL

With 8 inspections documented, LA ISLA TACO GRILL maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in MARATHON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

43rd Street Gulf

Florida, 33050

Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13500360

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cold holding unit in disrepair. No food in the unit at time of inspection. Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire equipment piping between uses. Warning
29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water heater is not working in the MFDV Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
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.rosemary Alisa Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

8/21/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10902132

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cold holding unit is not working. No food is in this unit at time of inspection.
14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire equipment nozzles between uses.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water @95F
50-04-4:Basic - 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.
16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

3/6/2025· 1y ago

2 basic

50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: At callback inspection there is no MFDV Decal displayed on the truck. Admin Complaint
51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed the plumbing drain line in the MFDV is not a temporary connection . The line is glued pvc from the truck to the in ground utility drain connection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: At callback inspection the drain line for the MFDV has not been installed as a temporary connection. Observed PVC line is glued into place Admin Complaint

12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed the plumbing drain line in the MFDV is not a temporary connection . The line is glued pvc from the truck to the in ground utility drain connection Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The lift lid reach in cooler gaskets are soiled Warning
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers stored on the floor Warning
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/15/2024· 1y 6mo ago

2 int, 2 basic

10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire nozzle between uses. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by fan hanging over sink Repeat Violation
11-26-1: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. Repeat Violation

1/18/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8489400

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 4 basic

10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire equipment between uses.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 110F
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-05-5:Basic - Terry Cloth towel used as a food-contact surface covering cooked cooling beef.
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to fan hanging in front of handwash sink
11-26-1: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. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic blue liquid substance not labeled.

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8487577

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: - 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. **Corrective Action Take **Time Extended**

8/31/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8329804

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 5 basic

10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment nozzle between uses. Warning
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. Corrected On-Site Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Desert reach in gaskets are soiled Warning
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp ceviche is served raw, Needs letter of parasite destruction from supplier. Warning
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Locked by garbage can and step ladder Warning
11-26-1: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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning