TACO ARDIENTE
1048 PINE RIDGE RD, Naples FL 34108 · 239.263.2000
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed ten small flying insects near hot water heater
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025051089 | Jul 7, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2021058646 | Dec 20, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | $400 |
| 7--2018058628 | Oct 12, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2018050791 | Sep 25, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | $800 |
| 7--2017046180 | Sep 25, 2017 | Nov 7, 2017 | $400 |
| 7--2015030933 | Jul 1, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Walk in cooler observed raw shrimp and raw ground beef being stored together. Operator moved shrimp from ground beef.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on front line is being used to store cooking utensils. Operator removed utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in Cooler fan shroud dirty
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves door handles have accumulated debris
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed Torn foil on shelves in kitchen.
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed ten small flying insects near hot water heater
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves door handles have accumulated debris
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room floor has accumulated debris.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On front line, observed Knife in between microwave and shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed Tong on equipment handle.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed Torn foil on shelves in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork Thawing in standing water at Three compartment sink. Operator turned on water.
Jul 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed twenty five rodent droppings behind oven in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in Three compartment sink. Educated employee about Hand washing sink uses.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils being stored in Hand washing sink on front line. Operator removed utensils.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles and gaskets have accumulated debris.
Dead rodent present. Behind back prep area tables, observed one dead rodent. Operator removed rodent, and cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone in a food prep area. Operator moved phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Several shelves have foil that is torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several kitchen walls have accumulated debris
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Precooked ground beef 46F cold hold, milk 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cup stored inside hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator cleaned cutting boards.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Re beef in a non food-grade bag in reach-in freezer. Operator removed.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Two strips in prep area. Operator removed strips. Corrected on site
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose Corrected on site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Unauthorized person, not an employee cooking themselves tacos in the kitchen. They bare hand grabbed shredded cheese for their tacos. See stop sale
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Unauthorized person, not an employee cooking themselves tacos in the kitchen. They bare hand grabbed shredded cheese for their tacos. See stop sale Operator stated it was a friend and not an employee and they should not have been in the kitchen.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under oven backed up and slowly draining.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entry. Educated operator on defrosting freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on fan guard in walk in cooler. Observed buildup of debris inside cabinet near self serve soda reach in cooler.
Observed men's toilet/urinal not clean.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed beverage.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed men's urinal not flushing.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door upright cooler at end of cook line. Operator cleaned cooler.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef in sauce (59F - Cooling-9 hours). Operator reheated product to 185F and placed for proper cooling. Educated operator on proper cooling procedures.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink not hand wash sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Operator educated employee and employee properly rewashed hands.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen fish thawing in reach in cooler in unopened commercial packaging stating to remove fish from packaging before thawing. Educated operator and operator removed fish from packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer next to drink cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food and drinks. Operator removed drink.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 roasted peppers (84F - Hot Holding), less than two hours. Operator moved for proper hot holding. Observed roasted peppers (164F - Hot Holding) by end of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged by water and broken.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed flooring tiles in walk in cooler broken and missing.
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.