TURCO TACO
1514 IMMOKALEE RD UNIT 116, Naples FL 34110
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cabbage slaw dated 8/26. Operator discarded product.
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2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018021009 | Mar 20, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $400 |
| 7--2017037512 | Jul 6, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 | $440 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In kitchen, observed torn foil on shelving.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.Three compartment sink is using quaternary as a sanitizer. Operator only has chlorine test strips. Operator went to the store and got quaternary test strips.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream freezer at front counter. Employees began removing ice from freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. Two burner stove has accumulated debris and grease. Employees began cleaning hood filters
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of cheese sauce. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control for salsas.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator redid sanitizer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled wiping cloth with sanitizer solution then put gloves on without washing hands. Employee educated about need for proper handwashing habits and handwashing prior to putting on gloves to reduce cross contamination. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket containing sanitizer solution stored on trash receptacle in dining room.
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. Fish in walk in cooler being thawed not removed from packaging. Fish still in process of thawing. Operator instructed to follow thawing method printed on packaging. Operator removed fish from reduced oxygen packaging to continue thawing process.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet while preparing and handling ready to eat food. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long hair not adequately restrained. Operator notified and employee adequately restrained hair.
Dec 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cabbage slaw date marked 11/30. Operator discarded product.. Repeat 9/13/2023.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on rack with equipment and food. Operator moved for proper storage.
Sep 15, 2023□ 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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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoops in cooked chicken on cook line drawers. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cabbage slaw dated 8/26. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in drawers on cook line less than four hours per operator. Operator placed items on ice for quick cooling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoops with no handle in raw shrimp, cooked corn and cut tomatoes on cook line. Operator scoops for proper storage.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoops in cooked chicken on cook line drawers. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage
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