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Felipe's Mexican Taqueria

4255 9 St N, Naples, FL 34103
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Felipe's Mexican Taqueria stretching back to 2023. Felipe's Mexican Taqueria was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Felipe's Mexican Taqueria's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken stored over cooked chicken pork tacos. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4 hours time marked at homemade salsa station, no written procedures available. Provided operator time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near kitchen exit door to dining room. Observed red sauce (50F - Cold Holding); habanero sauce (50F - Cold Holding); baja salsa (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, sauces were made this morning. Operator moved sauces to a colder cooler, and is having the refrigerator looked at. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas pipe near broiler has accumulated grease and debris **Warning**
23-03-4
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 chlorine dishwasher at 0 ppm.
22-41-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle water over food prep area. Operator removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Felipe's Mexican Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Felipe's Mexican Taqueria on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Felipe's Mexican Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Felipe's Mexican Taqueria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Felipe's Mexican Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Felipe's Mexican Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Felipe's Mexican Taqueria 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 Felipe's Mexican Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Felipe's Mexican Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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