Taco Mix
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Taco Mix stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “grease receptacle and dumpsters not” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Taco Mix's latest score of 74 falls below the Bonita Springs average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in hallway to back dish area.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back room by triple sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back room by triple sink.
36-32-5
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door was soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Interior of walk-in cooler door damaged with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Grease receptacle and dumpsters not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cologne and butane stored with canned tuna in the back room.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: back room sink blocked by buckets of spices and seasonings.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cooler door is damaged exposing insulation.
36-30-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of seasonings and spices were stored on the floor in the back room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans at back cooler with heavy build-up.
36-50-4
64
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration December 1, 2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of Pepto Bismol was stored in the reach-in cooler commingled with food for sale to the public.
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of rubbing alcohol were stored with food on a prep table.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute at self-service ice machine was not clean. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near the ice machine was blocked by a floor fan and large water bottles.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior surface of the main walk-in cooler door is severely damaged and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both receptacles are sitting directly on the grass. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid with trash on the ground around the dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
39
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
50
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet left side outside back door mop sink. This is a repeat violation from 3/14/2022 and 10/11/2021. Operator states the hose can no longer be removed and they will cut the pipe to add a vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Side walk-in cooler located outside back of restaurant, raw bacon over unwashed tomatoes. Also raw chicken over cooked rice in front outside walk-in cooler in back of restaurant. Operator rearranged foods for property food storage. this is a repeat violation from 3/14/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in cook line and prep kitchen. Operator cleared both sinks of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In front walk-in cooler outside back of restaurant, cooked rice and cooked ground beef no date label, per operator prepared yesterday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin for customer self service. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. This is a repeat violation from 3/14/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler far back outside box of tortillas on floor, Side walk-in cooler located outside back of restaurant bottles vinegar and container sour cream on floor, in side kitchen containers oil stored on floor. This is a repeat violation from 3/14/2022 and 10/11/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Mix last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Mix on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Mix?
Across the inspection record, “grease receptacle and dumpsters not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Mix.
How does Taco Mix compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Taco Mix most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Taco Mix's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Mix 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 Taco Mix 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 Mix inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Mix is inspected around two times per year on average.
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