NACHO MAMA'S
599 SOUTH COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-389-2222
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. There are torn door gaskets on the three door upright freezer in the prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a set of tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
May 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 drawer cooler on the cook line chicken (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler on the cook line chicken (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Wild bird present inside establishment. There are two live birds in the dining area that flew in through the open roll up windows at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute of the ice machine in the prep area. Operator cleaned the ice chute.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There is no covered receptacle in the women's bathroom, the unisex employee restroom the unisex bathroom in the dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. There are torn door gaskets on the three door upright freezer in the prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a set of tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign in any of the restrooms in the customer area of the restaurant. Operator posted hand washing signs in all bathrooms.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw ground beef and raw whole muscle beef are stored in the same pan. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the edge of the ice chute in the ice machine in the prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee blouse on top cans of black beans. Operator removed the blouse.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the right hand side of the fan housing in the walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher. Operator hung a hand washing sign.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher is inoperable.
May 23, 2025□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright cooler on the cook line is torn.
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There is ice inside the hand washing sink in the dishwashing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap dispenser had fallen off the wall at the hand sink by the dishwasher and was on a shelf in dry storage. Operator re attached the soap dispenser.
Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed a wild bird fly into the establishment, land on a table then fly out.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of mango salsa. Operator removed the plastic ramekin. There is a foam bowl inside a container of diced peppers in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the foam bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright cooler on the cook line is torn.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator ran the ice scoop through the dishwasher.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. The air curtains at the bar that is open to the outside are not on. Observed a wild bird fly into the establishment, land on a table then fly out.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. There is a silverware bin with the silverware stored with the food contact surface up in the dining room.
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) kitchen. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize after washing in the dishwasher.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a glass inside the hand washing sink at the bar closest to the kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine test kit for the dishwashers and triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at either handwashing sink at the bar. Operator provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review provisos are not met. Applicant will install air curtains at the roll-up windows at the new bar. If environmental contamination is observed in the food preparation or warewashing areas due to the open nature of the bar, the division reserves the right to readdress this issue and require further means of protection. Air curtains are not installed, the kitchen has two windows exposed to possible environmental contamination directly behind the bar.
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. Provided operator with the employee reporting agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at either hand washing sink at the bar. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles at the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl without a handle inside a container of pepper sauce in the upright cooler on the cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In the kitchen the ice scoops at both ice machines are stored on top of the machines.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at either hand washing sink at the bar
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. There is a bin of silverware on a table next to the ice machine stored with the food contact surface up.
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee handled a trash can then touched poblano peppers without washing hands and changing gloves. Inspector educated the operator and employee on proper hand washing. Peppers were discarded. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee handled a trash can then touched poblano peppers without washing hands and changing gloves. Inspector educated the operator and employee on proper hand washing. Peppers were discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a unprotected employee drink in dry storage on a shelf next to chicken breading.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is one severely dented can of pinto beans.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator filled the triple sink with chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chutes in both of the ice machines.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled spray bottle of bleach water in the kitchen. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic Pepsi glass inside the ice bin of the drink fountain in the service station. Operator removed the glass and replaced it with a scoop with a handle. Corrected on site. There are plastic ramekins with no handles inside of every container of dry spice in the prep kitchen.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is one severely dented can of pinto beans. See stop sale.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The handle is missing from the hot water faucet at the gand sink in the prep kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the lines from the blower in the walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on trash can between uses. There are tongs hanging on a trash can on the cook line. Operator moved the tongs to the dish pit.
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.