Maria's Tacos and More
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Maria's Tacos and More stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large batches of cooked beans and chicken with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed baby seat with dried beans and rice. Operator moved seat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable.
36-11-4
64
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Provided form for operator. Employees read, signed and dated the back page of form. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ Maria Romero 3-2-20 expired
53A-03-7
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
14-72-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on front line.
10-20-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on front line.
14-20-4
70
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handle dirty dishes, replaced gloves to handle food, no hand wash. Employee advised need for proper handwashing when replacing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner chemical stored next to clean silverware. Operator placed spray bottle in appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and prepared sauces held since 9/19/24 in reach in cooler not date marked. Advised operator the need for proper date marking and is taking steps to place proper labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ready to eat flan and hot sauces prepared and packaged on site in to go cooler for sale. Labeling does not include product identity/description, package date, address of establishment.
02D-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in sink. Operator advised to thaw food properly. Operator moved product to continue thawing under refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
55
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked tamales held on time with no time mark. Educated operator on holding items on time, product was just made and placed to hold at room temperature. Operator supplied time marks. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for items held on time. Provided operator with written plan.
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 sauces, cooked meats and multiple other items prepared on Monday, per operator, and not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed dispenser not dispensing soap at hand warn sink next to cook line.
31B-06-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan and salsa made and packaged onsite for self service not bearing proper label. Repeat 3/13/2023 **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
61
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut lettuce and unwashed tomatoes. Eggs moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand lotion stored on shelving above pans and containers. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided agreement to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in restroom. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed sauces, flan and rice pudding in reach in cooler in front for guests to take not labeled properly. Educated operator on proper labeling.
02D-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink and placed for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted for storage. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maria's Tacos and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maria's Tacos and More on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maria's Tacos and More?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maria's Tacos and More.
How does Maria's Tacos and More compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Maria's Tacos and More most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Maria's Tacos and More's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maria's Tacos and More have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maria's Tacos and More 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 Maria's Tacos and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maria's Tacos and More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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