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TACO MIX CORP

4288 BONITA BEACH RD, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239.498.9448

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604434
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration December 1, 2023
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat bread in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 form to operators and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef prepared onsite and held for 24 hours not date marked in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Containers of plantains on ground in freezer. Operator moved to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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Hole in or other damage to wall in back hallway.
Basic/36-24-5
The state's own report →
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Operator completed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back room by triple sink.
Basic/36-32-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
Hole in or other damage to wall in hallway to back dish area.
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back room by triple sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Grease receptacle and dumpsters not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door was soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Interior of walk-in cooler door damaged with exposed insulation.
Basic/36-30-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cologne and butane stored with canned tuna in the back room.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: back room sink blocked by buckets of spices and seasonings.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Cooler door is damaged exposing insulation.
Basic/36-30-4
Food stored on floor. Buckets of seasonings and spices were stored on the floor in the back room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans at back cooler with heavy build-up.
Basic/36-50-4
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen red peppers in walk in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink in restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator completed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed open frozen yucca and open frozen precooked shrimp not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-06-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared salsas, precooked meats, precooked sauces in walk in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling vent in dishwash area soiled with accumulated food debris, grease substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler next to walk in freezer door and in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling in dishwash area.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of Pepto Bismol was stored in the reach-in cooler commingled with food for sale to the public.
High priority/41-07-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration December 1, 2023
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of rubbing alcohol were stored with food on a prep table.
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute at self-service ice machine was not clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near the ice machine was blocked by a floor fan and large water bottles.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Interior surface of the main walk-in cooler door is severely damaged and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/14-11-5
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both receptacles are sitting directly on the grass.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid with trash on the ground around the dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation

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.