Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Naples restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 2 quaternary sanitizer buckets registered at 0ppm. Operator replaced with solution registering at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice well soiled with black, slime like substance. Ice well in wait station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing chemicals with no labeling. Operator placed identification on bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados being cut for further preparation without being washed. Inspector educated staff on need to clean vegetables prior to processing. Operator discarded cut items and washed rest of avacados prior to cutting. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Found unwashed vegetables over ready to eat food in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Now handwashing sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in pans and Cambros in utensil/equipment storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs used for cooking found on handle or fryer.
10-20-4
50
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed outdoor mop sick with no vacuum breaker on splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted for proper storage. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 dishwasher in bar area testing at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer and now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle of bleach water stored on shelf with and above clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on beak storage shelf. Operator separated for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
70
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 15 pounds cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) cooked and put to cool yesterday per operator. Operator discarded product.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine only reaching 123F. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 pounds cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) cooked and put to cool yesterday per operator.
01B-02-5
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop and spoon touching cut tomatoes and guacamole containing cut tomatoes. Operator removed scoops and spoons.
10-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
52
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork under raw beef. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes on floor in walk in cooler and bucket of margarita mix on floor in bar area. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler containing kegs in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container above cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion.
How does Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos and Tequila Cantina Pavilion is inspected around three times per year on average.
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