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TURCO TACO

1230 AIRPORT PULLING RD N, Naples FL 34104 · 239-331-4477

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103489
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line roasted vegetables (54 F - Cold Holding), per operator veggies had been out for 30 minutes. Operator returned to reach in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024072845Nov 12, 2024Feb 3, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in the dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Menu board states that Wild Shrimp is used in Quesadillas and operator is using farm raised shrimp from Indonesia
Basic/52-11-4/Admin Complaint
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
2 dented chipotle cans present at dry storage.See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line. Employee moved her watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled flour container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat butter in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-18-2024
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line roasted vegetables (54 F - Cold Holding), per operator veggies had been out for 30 minutes. Operator returned to reach in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roasted egg plant, per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yosuhan certified on 02-26-2022 and expired on 02-25-2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with food, operator removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food without hair restraints. Employees put in hair nets
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After three attempts: Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-11-2024
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat yogurt and whipping cream. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda gun nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three pairs of tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep kitchen.
Basic/21-04-4
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine only reaching 139F after running three times. Operator called technician and set up three compartment sink to sanitize properly.. Before end of inspection dish machine reached 161F.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over beet hummus in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel not dispensing at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator changed batteries and dispenser is now working.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the rack next to the ware washing station.
Basic/24-08-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table.
Basic/21-12-4

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.