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LA CASA DEL TACO MOLCAJETES

LA CASA DEL TACO MOLCAJETES in NAPLES has 14 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 14 reports on file

1716 AIRPORT PULLING RD S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/3/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13664235

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The dishwasher is not functioning properly, it will not draw soap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Dishwasher is still inoperable, all wear washing is being done in the triple sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: The detergent on the dishwasher is not operational. Operator will scrub all utensils and dish ware with soap prior to running through the dishwasher. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. There are three chest freezers stored outside the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: There are 3 chest freezers in operation unprotected outside the back door of the establishment.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice in multiple white chest freezers outside the back door. There is a buildup on the walk in freezer door frame that prevents the door from closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: There is a build up of ice inside the chest freezers outside the back door and on the walk in freezer door. **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet at the hand washing sink in the kitchen is inoperable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**

4/1/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13663607

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The dishwasher is not functioning properly, it will not draw soap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Dishwasher is still inoperable, all wear washing is being done in the triple sink. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There is a large area in the walk in cooler where the floor tiles are broken and missing leaving a 2 inch deep hole in the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. There are three chest freezers stored outside the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice in multiple white chest freezers outside the back door. There is a buildup on the walk in freezer door frame that prevents the door from closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: The dumpster lid is open. **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet at the hand washing sink in the kitchen is inoperable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Dishwasher is still inoperable, chlorine sanitizer in the triple sink 100ppm. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13660484

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of fresh tomato salsa on the cook line. Operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The dishwasher is not functioning properly, it will not draw soap. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There us a partially eaten bowl of food on a shelf with containers of corn oil and cans of cheese sauce in the back kitchen. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There is a large area in the walk in cooler where the floor tiles are broken and missing leaving a 2 inch deep hole in the floor. Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. There us a basket if green onions partially coveting the hand washing sink in the kitchen that are exposed to the splash of soapy water if the hand washing sink is used. Operator moved the onions. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. There are three chest freezers stored outside the back door. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice in multiple white chest freezers outside the back door. There is a buildup on the walk in freezer door frame that prevents the door from closing. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet at the hand washing sink in the kitchen is inoperable. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A package of raw fish is stored on top of a container of cooked shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a basket of onions partially covering the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. There is a customer sitting at the counter holding a dog in their hands. Admin Complaint

12/15/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13593893

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. The grease receptacle is on a gravel and dirt surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: The grease receptacle is still on a gravel and dirt surface. **Time Extended**
  • 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 interior of the hood and on the hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: There is a buildup of grease on the interior of the hood that is running down. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk i. Cooler raw beef is stored above cooked chicken snd cooked carrots. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: In the walk in cooler raw beef is stored above cooked pork. Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. There are multiple oyster tags that are not marked with the last date sold. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

12/11/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13479523

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.there is a buildup of food debris on top of the dishwasher. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a cup with no handle inside a container of tomato salsa in the top of the make table cooler. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There used to be a buildup of grease on the floor next to the grill. Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. The grease receptacle is on a gravel and dirt surface. Repeat Violation 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 interior of the hood and on the hood filters. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. There are puddles of used mop water on the ground next to a empty mop bucket at the back gate. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk i. Cooler raw beef is stored above cooked chicken snd cooked carrots. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are three rodent droppings in a corner of the storage room next to the office. There is an opening in the wall at the cove base where pvc lines come out of the wall and insulation on the floor in the corner. Operator swept and mopped the storage room. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. There are multiple oyster tags that are not marked with the last date sold. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with a copy of the raw oyster advisory. Warning

7/31/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10940840

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are containers without handles in sliced jalapeños and fresh tomato salsa in the make table.
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. There are cases of tortillas stored on the ground outside the fence behind the establishment. There are reach in freezers outside the establishment uncovered, not in an enclosed area.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. The grease receptacle is not on a nonabsorbant surface. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice inside a reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a ladle on the oven door handle. Operator removed the ladle. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. There is a unsealed wooden shelf above the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced the empty sanitizer bucket. Chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw beef is stored over washed tomatillos. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris around the blade guide inside the band saw.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is an employee drink inside the hand washing sink inside the kitchen. Operator removed the employee drink from the hand washing sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12/27/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8829310

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is food debris on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. There us grease on the ground in front of the grease receptacle.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. The grease receptacle is not on a nonabsorbant service.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer by the walk in coolers.
  • 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.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water faucet handle is missing from the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the triple sink Beef at 71F. Per operator the beef has been in the triple sink since the previous night.
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees are washing their hands in 75F water in the kitchen due to the hot water faucet being broken.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 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 triple sink, Beef (71F - Cold Holding). Per the operator the beef has been in the triple sink since the previous evening.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the triple sink, Beef (71F - Cold Holding). Per the operator the beef has been in the triple sink since the previous evening.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee rinsed out a wiping towel in the gand washing sink in the kitchen.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There used to be no soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
  • 53B-13-5: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.

7/17/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8828825

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The drawer cooler gaskets are all torn and damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are soups in the walk in cooler with no date marking that were prepared greater than 24 hours ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**

7/15/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8742299

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The drawer cooler gaskets are all torn and damaged. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a case of liver on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved the liver to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over a prep table in the back kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler, Beef (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states food has been in the cooler less than 4 hours. Operator moved all items to other coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the front counter. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ther3 us no soap at the hand wassink in the kitchen. Warning
  • 53B-13-5: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. Warning
  • 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. There are soups in the walk in cooler with no date marking that were prepared greater than 24 hours ago. Warning

1/3/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8553008

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

11/15/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8548113

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed dish machine still testing at chlorine 0ppm. . Operator set up manual sanitizer, quaternary ammonium 200ppm. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0ppm, triple sink quaternary sanitizer 200ppm. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time extended to allow for training to be completed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Callback inspection for no proof of employee foot safety training is due 12/30/2023. **Time Extended**

11/8/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8540613

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils are being stored in 120F water on the section of the flat top grill that is not on. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed utensils in water only reaching 82Fon prep table. Operator removed utensils from water. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.there is no hand washing sign at the hand sign between the cook line and the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed still no no hand wash sign **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. The light in the walk-in cooler does not work. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed light still out in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed dish machine still testing at chlorine 0ppm. . Operator set up manual sanitizer, quaternary ammonium 200ppm. Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the white chest freezer by the office raw beef is stored in direct contact with a nonfood-grade to go bag.in the under counter cooler next to the steam table raw beef is in direct with nonfood grade to go bag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed peeled onions in contact with non food grade bag on prep table. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time extended to allow for training to be completed. **Time Extended**

10/31/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8450248

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 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 is a set of keys on the cutting surface of a potato slicer in the prep area. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils are being stored in 120F water on the section of the flat top grill that is not on. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.there is no hand washing sign at the hand sign between the cook line and the dish machine. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There is a open employee drink in the under counter cooler in the kitchen. Warning
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. The light in the walk-in cooler does not work. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the white chest freezer by the office raw beef is stored in direct contact with a nonfood-grade to go bag.in the under counter cooler next to the steam table raw beef is in direct with nonfood grade to go bag. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

7/20/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8444184

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