Felipe's Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Felipe's Taqueria stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. A metal hose with a spigot has been added to the water valve under the handwashing sink on the cook line and is used for filling stock pots on the line. A backflow preventer is required on this fixture. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at the bar was blocked by a blender and bank bags in front of the sink. Operator moved items away from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal hose with a spigot has been added to the water valve under the handwashing sink on the cook line and is used for filling stock pots on the line. The spigot is currently being stored over the handwashing sink faucet. Manager stated he will install a hook next to and away from the sink to hang the spigot. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Item cleaned during the visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom off the kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Facility has floor to ceiling garage-type doors and an open kitchen. Garage door was open at the time of the visit with no air curtain to protect the kitchen from vermin or environmental contamination. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
47
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Cooked shrimp temped at 120F end of cooking for service, per operator. No consumer advisory . Item discarded and new order was prepared for service. Shrimp cooked temperature 162F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-75-5
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked, shredded pork butt held at 125F for 2 hours. Explained to operator to bring item to proper temperature. Operator acknowledged and in process of making appropriate steps. Item heated to 165F for hot holding.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Door seal of reach in cooler in bar area soiled/covered in mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signage absent at hand wash sink at end of cook like. Operator placed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door at rear of restaurant leading to outside not self closing due to damage.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not stored inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler located at end of front service line, near entrance to kitchen.
29-49-6
47
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles of chemical with no label. Operator provided label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers next to dish area. Repeat 1/26/2023. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
78
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
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**
08A-20-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored food contact surface up. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Felipe's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Felipe's Taqueria on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Felipe's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Felipe's Taqueria.
How does Felipe's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Felipe's Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Felipe's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Felipe's Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Felipe's Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Felipe's Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Felipe's Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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