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TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA

8845 FOUNDERS SQ DR UNIT 120, Naples FL 34120 · 239-329-8226

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats199
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103738
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on a wire shelf was directly above raw pork in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved to proper place for food protection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located on the ceiling of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Cast iron used as a food-contact surface other than only for cooking. Nachos served in cast iron pans not used through the entire cooking process.
Basic/14-27-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle on cook line and deep fryer door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on dishwasher machine.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn medicine was stored on the cook line above food.
High priority/41-07-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on a wire shelf was directly above raw pork in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved to proper place for food protection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the server alley.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area in the kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 2 handwash sinks in the kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build-up on underside of drink dispensing heads on the soda tower in the server alley.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at the bar. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator called for service and glassware will be washed at the back dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the upper interior of the large ice machine in the kitchen. All other ice bins and machines observed to be clean.
Basic/22-20-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the mop sink and at the three-compartment sink. Operator had employee begin cleaning during the visit
Basic/36-27-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can in front of the hand sink next to the ice machine. Operator moved the garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin in a container of parmesan cheese on the front line. Operator removed the plastic ramekin.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. There is cardboard lining a shelf in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. There is a scoop with the handle in the corn flour. Operator moved the scoop to the dish washing area.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4

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.