EL TAQUITA
101 W MAIN ST, Immokalee FL 34142 · (239)657-7006
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018036691 | Jun 13, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $400 |
| 7--2018007522 | Jan 5, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $200 |
| 7--2015032179 | Jul 16, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 | $800 |
| 7--2015020849 | Apr 22, 2015 | Jun 16, 2015 | $400 |
| 7--2014049859 | Nov 19, 2014 | Mar 24, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on the steam table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on the stand up reach in stainless steel refrigerator in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of tomatoes stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time As Public Health Form DBPR HR Form 5022-090 for cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens by cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and shredded beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of tomatoes on floor under 3 compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from between equipment.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observed tomatoes stored on the floor next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved tomatoes.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training was expired.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on walls next to ceiling vent hood on the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall,soiled at the 3 compartment sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available at time of inspection for chlorine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease in kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall on kitchen side of door with tiles missing.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair, observed screen torn on kitchen door leading outside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near rear door soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed police stored in reach in refrigerator in grocery store type plastic handled bags.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observe$ no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottle of opened water on shelf above prep table.
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection report not available.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.