LA MESA TAQUERIA
297 North Collier Boulevard
Florida, 34145
Collier County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
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. There is a mold like substance inside the top of the ice machine. Operator removed the ice scoop from on top of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is food debris on the floor throughout the walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer there are bags of ice, a case of fish and a case of corn stored on the floor.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the unit-sex restroom.
- 35B-07-4:Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. The roll up windows and the front door are open without the air curtains operating. Operator turned on the air curtains. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee rinsed and loaded the dish machine then handled cleaned utensils without washing hands.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a dirty linen basket in front of the handwash sink in the back kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the handwash sink next to the ice machine. Operator filled the paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are employee purses stored with cases of tortillas. **Warning**
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to a cleanable pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw shrimp is stored on top of beef jus. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored over raw fish and raw beef, raw ground beef is stored in the same pan as whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the single make table at the end of the cook line, cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded jack cheese (59F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the single make table at the end of the cook line, cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded jack cheese (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Operator flipped the popped breaker back on, cut lettuce 33F cold holding, shredded hack cheese 40F cold holding, ambient temperature 34F. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a pan of water inside the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Operator removed the pan of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).