La Mesa Taqueria

297 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at La Mesa Taqueria, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

La Mesa Taqueria's latest score of 58 falls below the Marco Island average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee rinsed and loaded the dish machine then handled cleaned utensils without washing hands.

12A-13-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the handwash sink next to the ice machine. Operator filled the paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a dirty linen basket in front of the handwash sink in the back kitchen.

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the top of the ice machine. Operator removed the ice scoop from on top of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is food debris on the floor throughout the walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer there are bags of ice, a case of fish and a case of corn stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the unit-sex restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. The roll up windows and the front door are open without the air curtains operating. Operator turned on the air curtains. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-07-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Mesa Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Mesa Taqueria on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does La Mesa Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?

La Mesa Taqueria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 77.

Has La Mesa Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Mesa Taqueria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Mesa 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 La Mesa Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Mesa Taqueria is inspected around four times per year on average.

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