NAPLES, Collier County

TACOS AND TEQUILA CANTINA PAVILION

8971 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, NAPLES, FL 34108

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Nov 17, 2025
City
NAPLES
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

10-20-4

Detail 24194766

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In back prep area observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24194768

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris

35B-05-4

Detail 24194767

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed bird flying inside restaurant through large door opening.

02D-01-5

Detail 24194765

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of corn flour unlabeled. Operator labeled bin Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 23851864

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23851861

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine bin has accumulated mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23851862

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee bathroom has no cover on garbage can

13-03-4

Detail 23851863

Basic - Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23851865

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin has no label. Operator labeled bin. This is a repeat violation from 2-18-25 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 23564269

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of pears and one 6lb can of cranberry sauce rusted. Operator placed sign with 'DO NOT USE' on cans. Corrective Action Taken

12A-07-5

Detail 23564273

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

22-02-4

Detail 23564265

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23564271

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by container. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 23564268

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices on side beverage/wait station.

12B-14-4

Detail 23564266

Basic - Employee beverage container in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23564270

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23564272

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line near dishwash area.

10-20-4

Detail 23564274

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on probe storage of tongs. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 23564275

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23564267

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.

Aug 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

22-43-4

Detail 23064689

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 2 quaternary sanitizer buckets registered at 0ppm. Operator replaced with solution registering at 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23064694

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice well soiled with black, slime like substance. Ice well in wait station.

31B-02-4

Detail 23064691

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23064690

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing chemicals with no labeling. Operator placed identification on bottles. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23064686

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in pans and Cambros in utensil/equipment storage area.

10-20-4

Detail 23064692

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs used for cooking found on handle or fryer.

31B-04-4

Detail 23064688

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Now handwashing sign at hand wash sink in bar area.

08B-39-4

Detail 23064687

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados being cut for further preparation without being washed. Inspector educated staff on need to clean vegetables prior to processing. Operator discarded cut items and washed rest of avacados prior to cutting. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 23064693

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Found unwashed vegetables over ready to eat food in walk in cooler.

Feb 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 22628026

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed outdoor mop sick with no vacuum breaker on splitter.

24-08-4

Detail 22628025

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans in dish area.

25-06-4

Detail 22628027

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted for proper storage. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22561919

High Priority - 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. Observed dishwasher in bar area testing at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer and now testing at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22561921

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle of bleach water stored on shelf with and above clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22561920

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on beak storage shelf. Operator separated for proper drying. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22238800

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22238801

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles, ice machine and soda machine soiled with a mold like substance. Operator in process of cleaning items. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22238797

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in corner of prep area blocked with containers of chips. Operator moved to allow access. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22238798

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup with no handle in cheese on cook line. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22238799

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer at end of cook line.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21795841

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 15 pounds cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) cooked and put to cool yesterday per operator. Operator discarded product.

22-49-4

Detail 21795843

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine only reaching 123F. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called technician. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21795838

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 pounds cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) cooked and put to cool yesterday per operator.

11-26-1

Detail 21795840

Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with agreement.

10-06-5

Detail 21795839

Basic - 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 scoop and spoon touching cut tomatoes and guacamole containing cut tomatoes. Operator removed scoops and spoons.

29-49-6

Detail 21795842

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21310220

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork under raw beef. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21310219

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container above cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21310218

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes on floor in walk in cooler and bucket of margarita mix on floor in bar area. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21310221

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler containing kegs in bar area.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 20970440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed taco beef, cooked rice and cooked black beans hot held at 100F. Operator stated only 2.5 hours and voluntarily discarded items. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20970442

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemicals in spray bottles. Operator provided labels for spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20970438

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on back storage rack in prep area. Operator separated for proper drying. Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 20970441

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop touching ice in bar area. Operator removed scoops for cleaning and proper storage. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 20970439

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in hand wash sink in back prep area near storage racks. Operator fixed to drain properly. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20970437

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths stored on floor. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator cleaned and moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20556605

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soda gun soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned gun. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20556606

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times items stored in hand washing sink in kitchen prep area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20556604

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep kitchen area. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20556607

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in flour bin at end of cooks line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20556608

Basic - Stored food not covered in walkin cooler. Operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site