PAULINAS TAQUERIA
947 3 AVE N, Naples FL 34102
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked beef (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned up the heater.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020050903 | Oct 7, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the only CFM expired on 1/11/26
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards heavily grooved.
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked beef (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned up the heater.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the only CFM expired on 1/11/26
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards heavily grooved.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw beef container stored over tomatoes. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw beef and raw chicken stored above chopped pineapple and guacamoles. Operator removed chopped pineapple and guacamoles to proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored over prep area. Operator removed spray bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed onion bag.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line.
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Garbage can located outside has lid broken.
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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In reach-in cooler at cook line; shredded cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); raw egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; shredded cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); raw egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sales.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Garbage can located outside has lid broken.
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with single service cup lids. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to proper location.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided the operator with hand washing signs.
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.