Senor Taco
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
64
Score
Senor Taco appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
Senor Taco's latest score of 64 falls below the Bonita Springs average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef date marked 3/6/2026 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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 operator with forms. Read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Ana and Olivia expired 3/11/2026.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near dish machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water dripping from ceiling in back kitchen. Operator spoke to technician.
36-22-4
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the back of the house.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the dish area up to the large ice machine. Discussed keeping floors dry to maintain a sanitary environment.
36-22-4
90
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling was leaking in dishwasher area during heavy rain. **Warning**
36-51-4
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tilapia was stored in an open bucket in the cooler
08B-12-5
95
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in corner above dishwash area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor. Operator placed flour off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
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
55
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. on customer buffet line, housemade red tomatoes salsa (46F cold holding ); housemade orange tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding) for six hours per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On customer buffet line, housemade red tomatoes salsa (46F cold holding ); housemade orange tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding) for six hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around and above bags onions across from cook line 5 small flying insects observed. On onions in two bags on top of stack, 4 small flying insects observed. Around mixer to left of onions storage rack, three small flying insects observed. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, light colored housemade tomato salsa marked 11/28/2022, dark colored housemade tomato salsa marked 11/27/2022, cooked seafood soup labeled 11/28/2022, today is 12/7/2022. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. This is a repeat violation from 4/13/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, light colored housemade tomato salsa marked 11/28/2022, dark colored housemade tomato salsa marked 11/27/2022, cooked seafood soup labeled 11/28/2022, today is 12/7/2022. This is a repeat violation from 4/13/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On onions in two bags on top of stack, 4 small flying insects observed. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In front prep area handwash sink used to store cutting boards and knife. Operator removed objects from sink. This is a repeat violation from 4/13/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, one in kitchen prep area, one in dry store room, and one on mat in front of buffet. Operator swept up all dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water in slow cooker on prep table to kitchen left. Operator turned up temperature on water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In main kitchen, containers raw fish, habanero, and cooked beef tongue stored on floor. Operator moved all items off of floor. This is a repeat violation from 4/13/2022 and 11/1/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Taco on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Taco?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Senor Taco.
How does Senor Taco compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Senor Taco most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Senor Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Senor Taco have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Senor 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 Senor Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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