Taco Lindo
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
70
Score
Taco Lindo has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris and grease under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottle case stored on floor near kitchen entrance. Operator moved plastic water bottle case to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink.
42-01-4
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at prep area; individually wrapped raw burger patties stored with package of cheese. Operator removed cheese to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer at prep area; raw chicken stored over raw beef, all items not commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with lemon juice bottles. Operator removed lemon juice bottles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water cases stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink behind bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Operator has not received approval from plan review for the remodel. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is currently licensed at 10 seats but is operating with 70 seats; this includes the addition of a bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Seating change has not been increased; operator currently has 45 seats ** Time Extended** **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (101F - Hot Holding) on cooks line, per operator pork was prepared 20 minutes prior to operator reheated for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-14-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink behind bar
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used as scoop inside large container of salsa in walk in cooler
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is currently licensed at 10 seats but is operating with 70 seats; this includes the addition of a bar area
51-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in small reach in freezer next to wine rack. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02%27-2024 **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar.
31B-04-4
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 operator with agreement and operator had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at mop sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer next to microwave and service station.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages over prep table and food. Educated operator on proper storage and operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener blade on prep table in front of the walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on all the reach in coolers in the establishment.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on wire shelf next to the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in gaskets on multiple reach in units.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table near the reach in freezer. Operator placed the wet cloth inside the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed seating change hasn't change. Operator reported changes and is waiting on rein-spection from fire department.
51-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwashing area with mold like substance.
36-27-5
74
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags used to stored hard tortillas. Operator removed nonfood grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 1 hour (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed tomato sauces to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in food containers. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Observed seating change hasn't change. Operator reported changes and is waiting on rein-spection from fire department. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in the reach in cooler by grill in kitchen line. Operator placed new thermometers inside the units. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwashing area with mold like substance.
36-27-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Lindo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Lindo on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Lindo?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Lindo.
How does Taco Lindo compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Taco Lindo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Taco Lindo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Lindo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Lindo 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 Taco Lindo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Lindo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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