LA MESA TAQUERIA
297 N COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-388-8226
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 12/1/2025. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ceiling of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There is a partially consumed Gatorade inside the make table next to the tortilla chip storage. Operator discarded the employee drink.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 12/1/2025. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table cooler by the ice machine raw ground beef is stored above raw shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle behind the steamer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine machine.
Food stored on floor. There is a bag of corn flour stored on the floor in the back area. Operator moved the corn flour to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche offered on the menu with no proof of parasite destruction. Operator provided proof of parasite destruction for the mahi mahi used in the ceviche before the end of the inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. I. The make table cooler by the ice machine raw ground beef is stored above raw shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the men's restroom and the unisex restroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the bottom of the make table cooler by the ice machine.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee rinsed and loaded the dish machine then handled cleaned utensils without washing hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a dirty linen basket in front of the handwash sink in the back kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the handwash sink next to the ice machine. Operator filled the paper towel dispenser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the top of the ice machine. Operator removed the ice scoop from on top of the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is food debris on the floor throughout the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer there are bags of ice, a case of fish and a case of corn stored on the floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the unit-sex restroom.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. The roll up windows and the front door are open without the air curtains operating. Operator turned on the air curtains.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw shrimp is stored on top of beef jus. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored over raw fish and raw beef, raw ground beef is stored in the same pan as whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage.
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 single make table at the end of the cook line, cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded jack cheese (59F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the single make table at the end of the cook line, cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded jack cheese (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Operator flipped the popped breaker back on, cut lettuce 33F cold holding, shredded hack cheese 40F cold holding, ambient temperature 34F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a pan of water inside the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Operator removed the pan of water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar. Operator supplied paper towels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are employee purses stored with cases of tortillas.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to a cleanable pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. There is no proof of parasite destruction for the fish used in the ceviche. Operator received prof of parasite destruction from the purveyor during the process of the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler in the back kitchen raw bacon is stored over cut onions and peppers. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the wand washing sink in the back kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There is a pan of cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler with no date marking. Per the operator the chicken was prepared 48 hours earlier.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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