La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store's latest score of 41 falls below the Naples average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler new cook line; raw beef stored over cooked pork. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. In reach-in cooler near dishmachine area; raw eggs stored over cooked tomatoes soup. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for three hours. Operated moved all items another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near triple sink. Operated provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near triple sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; Raw chicken box stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents soiled with dust at kitchen and dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line and prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near triple sink. Provided operator handwashing sink sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at storage area. Operator stored food containers inverted.
25-06-4
41
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat sliced ham in walk in cooler, operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-21-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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/ Three servers and six cooks working with food and no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
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. Only two reporting agreements available out of 10 employees present. Provided operator with forms HR 5030-103 and HR 5030-203. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ana S was certified on 08-09-2019 and expired on 08-09-2024. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-21-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in dish washing area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-21-2025 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
52
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm). Operator ran out of quaternary sanitizer and switched to bleach to achieve Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over soup in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ana M Santiago 08-09-2019 and expired on 08-09-2024
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kits available for either chlorine or quaternary sanitizers.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used in rice that is hot holding. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in dish area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Inside reach in cooler, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
52
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer touched item on the floor and handled dishes. Operator told dish washer to change gloves after handling dirty items before handling clean items. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed ice handle above the ice inside the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in coolers gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime the large cutting board in front of the walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Observed cutting board with large cuts. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef over cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed no employee training time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in dishwashing area with soiled wet cloth. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked rice cooker. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Bottle water over prep area by walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while handling food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed in inspection app 10 units establishment has 70. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in cooler horchata drink on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in bar area. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pull pork and pull chicken thawing in room temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store.
How does La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store compare to other restaurants in Naples?
La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Oaxaquena Taqueria & Grocery Store is inspected around three times per year on average.
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