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FELIPE'S MEXICAN TAQUERIA

4255 9 ST N, Naples FL 34103 · 239-302-1444

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats156
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103380
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler observed, queso dip (47F - Cooling). Operator stated queso was prepared the day prior to inspection.
High priority/03D-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022023017Apr 5, 2022May 25, 2022$200
7--2017029527May 22, 2017Jul 11, 2017$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine container empty, Operator provided new full chlorine container. End result Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler observed, queso dip (47F - Cooling). Operator stated queso was prepared the day prior to inspection.
High priority/03D-02-5
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In the dry storage area observed 8 6fl ounce pineapple juice heavily dented cans. And 1 15oz coconut can, heavily rusted.
High priority/01B-01-4
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. Bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Discussed with operator that dishwashing should be done in the main kitchen dish machine until bar area dish machine gets fixed.
High priority/22-41-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler observed, queso dip (47F - Cooling). Operator stated queso was prepared the day prior to inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bucket had mold like substance on the top rim. Operator put ice buckets in the dish machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris. Operator had top of dish machine cleaned.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken stored over cooked chicken pork tacos. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4 hours time marked at homemade salsa station, no written procedures available. Provided operator time as public health control form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near by cook line. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near kitchen exit door to dining room. Observed red sauce (50F - Cold Holding); habanero sauce (50F - Cold Holding); baja salsa (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, sauces were made this morning. Operator moved sauces to a colder cooler, and is having the refrigerator looked at.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas pipe near broiler has accumulated grease and debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.