IMPERIO TAQUERIA MEXICAN CUISINE
2355 VANDERBILT BEACH RD STE 142, Naples FL 34109
Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the stand alone cooler cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food prepared three and a half hours. I advised operator place foods on ice to cooler faster. Operator placed foods on ice
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the stand alone cooler cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food prepared three and a half hours. I advised operator place foods on ice to cooler faster. Operator placed foods on ice
A total of 3 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled, located near the three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cook area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage area, observed chlorine bleach being stored over clamato juice. Operator rearranged products.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator was able to provide documentation Angelina cruz leon 9-9-22 Sev Safe
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front cook area and restroom observed no paper towels. Operator replenished towels
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork without date marking.Per operator, pork was cooked two days ago.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area, floor is in disrepair. Per operator, grease trap has been serviced and it is currently covered with plywood and a utility mat.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, observed potatoes being stored on the kitchen floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At front cook line.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is using time tracking at the front counter for lettuce, homemade salsa and shredded cheese without a written plan. Educated operator about Time as a public health control, provided forms and helped begin filling out.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.