El Taquita

101 W Main St, Immokalee, FL 34142-3926

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at El Taquita, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Immokalee average 83, so El Taquita trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time As Public Health Form DBPR HR Form 5022-090 for cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens by cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and shredded beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of tomatoes on floor under 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomatoes stored on the floor next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed police stored in reach in refrigerator in grocery store type plastic handled bags. **Repeat Violation**

14-31-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observe$ no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottle of opened water on shelf above prep table. **Repeat Violation**

12B-02-4

Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.

10-17-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection report not available.

51-18-6

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery store like bags used to store food in in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Food prepared over 24 hours in reach in cooler no evidence of date marking.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - 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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taquita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taquita on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taquita?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taquita.

How does El Taquita compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?

El Taquita most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.

Has El Taquita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taquita have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Taquita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Taquita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Taquita is inspected around three times per year on average.

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