Mr Taco
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Mr Taco has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Immokalee restaurant, which scores around 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat tortilla in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the tortillas to another few h-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed wrong date labels on rice and chicken in walk-in cooler.
16-46-4
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing ( linoleum) on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lids on storage container in the walk in cooler cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 pounds of shelled shrimp sitting on prep counter at 67F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 pounds of shelled shrimp sitting on prep counter at 67F
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile damaged by flat top griddle in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in beans in reach in refrigerator.
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several in use lids on food in the walk in cooler broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust like substance on reach in cooler fan guards.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
55
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, observed no date of maintenance on water filters for ice machine or water dispenser.
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of food debris/grease in kitchen areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in and walk in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on ceiling near cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed whole in wall by slicer in back kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on walls in kitchen area and hood vent. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler and walk in freezer not shielded, light cover missing.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing by hand wash sink next to make table in kitchen.
31B-04-4
55
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some Food handler certificates were expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry properly, wet mop in bucket. Owner moved to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on ladies trash bin in bathroom.
32-12-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Taco on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Taco?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Taco.
How does Mr Taco compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Mr Taco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Mr Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Taco have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Taco 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 Mr Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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