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TACO ARDIENTE

Food safety records indicate TACO ARDIENTE in NAPLES has 9 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1048 PINE RIDGE RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13515514

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves door handles have accumulated debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed Torn foil on shelves in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455250

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves door handles have accumulated debris Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room floor has accumulated debris. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On front line, observed Knife in between microwave and shelf. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed Tong on equipment handle. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed Torn foil on shelves in kitchen. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork Thawing in standing water at Three compartment sink. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed ten small flying insects near hot water heater Warning

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13453981

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931387

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles and gaskets have accumulated debris. Warning
  • 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. Behind back prep area tables, observed one dead rodent. Operator removed rodent, and cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone in a food prep area. Operator moved phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Several shelves have foil that is torn. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several kitchen walls have accumulated debris Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed twenty five rodent droppings behind oven in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in Three compartment sink. Educated employee about Hand washing sink uses. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils being stored in Hand washing sink on front line. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766773

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator cleaned cutting boards. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Precooked ground beef 46F cold hold, milk 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cup stored inside hand wash sink.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867257

  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under oven backed up and slowly draining.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Re beef in a non food-grade bag in reach-in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Two strips in prep area. Operator removed strips. Corrected on site Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose Corrected on site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Unauthorized person, not an employee cooking themselves tacos in the kitchen. They bare hand grabbed shredded cheese for their tacos. See stop sale
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Unauthorized person, not an employee cooking themselves tacos in the kitchen. They bare hand grabbed shredded cheese for their tacos. See stop sale Operator stated it was a friend and not an employee and they should not have been in the kitchen.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651492

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entry. Educated operator on defrosting freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on fan guard in walk in cooler. Observed buildup of debris inside cabinet near self serve soda reach in cooler.
  • 32-07-4:Basic - Observed men's toilet/urinal not clean.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed men's urinal not flushing.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door upright cooler at end of cook line. Operator cleaned cooler. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457032

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen fish thawing in reach in cooler in unopened commercial packaging stating to remove fish from packaging before thawing. Educated operator and operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer next to drink cooler.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food and drinks. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef in sauce (59F - Cooling-9 hours). Operator reheated product to 185F and placed for proper cooling . Educated operator on proper cooling procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink not hand wash sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Operator educated employee and employee properly rewashed hands. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369857

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged by water and broken.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed flooring tiles in walk in cooler broken and missing.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted peppers (84F - Hot Holding), less than two hours. Operator moved for proper hot holding. Observed roasted peppers (164F - Hot Holding) by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site