Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has accumulated mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled
02D-01-5
82
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 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. Observed employees in dishwash area not washing hands after touching dirty dishes before working with clean. Educated operator. Operator educated employees. Employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed knife stored inside sanitizer bucket. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to fill container with water. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed 148F on plate surface. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's accessible bathroom. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Wild bird present and fly inside establishment. **Warning**
35A-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's accessible bathroom toilet not flushing. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Educated operator on proper setting of silverware. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One 1/2 bag of Hawaiian Seat Salt containing activated coconut shell charcoal, which is not recommended for human consumption.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back area. Manager had it restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Green sauce in a large Cambro container was stored directly on the floor. Employee moved it to a prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
24-01-4
70
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chorizo sausage 48F cold hold, raw chopped fish 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed 157F on plate surface at bar less than 160F. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's 2nd toilet not flushing. Operator called plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fruits at bar. Educated operator on keeping fruits covered. Operator removed fruits. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice at bar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris/residue on shelvings at bar. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed gasket torn on hot holding unit near walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-75-7
41
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed three wild birds in dining room of establishment. Birds were landing on chairs, table tops and chandeliers. Birds were not getting into food service area. Discussed with operator possible options to deter birds. **Warning**
35A-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with a black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler not segregated from food for public. Operator removed food from cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers and metal pans. Operator separated for drying.. Repeat 8/10/2023 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching spice mixture. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers and metal pans wet nested. Operator moved for cleaning and proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Observed wet nesting of metal pans still. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Observed small amount of stand water still in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. Operator indicated in process of replacing cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in top of cook line. Operator moved items to ice for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on reused cloth towel. Operator instructed employee on proper hand washing and employee rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles soiled with a mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers and metal pans wet nested. Operator moved for cleaning and proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in multiple coolers. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Mar 29, 2023
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. Observed no employee reporting agreement provided. Provided operator with employee agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan for clean up vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Repeat 4/8/2022, 12/20/2022. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils in sanitizer on cook line. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat cooked vegetables, in cooler drawers at far end of cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee wash hands with antiseptic instead of soap. Operator corrected employee and employee properly rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Repeat 4/8/2022. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros in back hall. Repeat 4/8/2022 **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar.
How does Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar 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 Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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