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Paulinas Taqueria

947 3 Ave N, Naples, FL 34102
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Paulinas Taqueria has six inspections in the public record. Paulinas Taqueria was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Paulinas Taqueria's latest score of 74 falls below the Naples average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked beef (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned up the heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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/ Observed the only CFM expired on 1/11/26 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw beef container stored over tomatoes. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected.
32-17-4
82
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw beef and raw chicken stored above chopped pineapple and guacamoles. Operator removed chopped pineapple and guacamoles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored over prep area. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed onion bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has lid broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
33-10-4
67
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In reach-in cooler at cook line; shredded cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); raw egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; shredded cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); raw egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sales. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with single service cup lids. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has lid broken. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**
33-12-4
47
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided the operator with hand washing signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paulinas Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paulinas Taqueria on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paulinas Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paulinas Taqueria.

How does Paulinas Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Paulinas Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Paulinas Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paulinas Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paulinas 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 Paulinas Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paulinas Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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