Turco Taco
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Turco Taco stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Turco Taco's latest score of 86 sits above the Naples average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket containing sanitizer solution stored on trash receptacle in dining room.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled wiping cloth with sanitizer solution then put gloves on without washing hands. Employee educated about need for proper handwashing habits and handwashing prior to putting on gloves to reduce cross contamination. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish in walk in cooler being thawed not removed from packaging. Fish still in process of thawing. Operator instructed to follow thawing method printed on packaging. Operator removed fish from reduced oxygen packaging to continue thawing process. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet while preparing and handling ready to eat food. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long hair not adequately restrained. Operator notified and employee adequately restrained hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
64
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 scoops in cooked chicken on cook line drawers. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed handles still touching product in cook line drawers. Operator moved for proper storage. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
95
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed herbs in pan with non food grade paper towels. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon standing in water only 70F. Educated operator and operator removed and provided hot water to store spoon in. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 utensil touching cooked corn and chicken on cook line. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed bamboo wooden boards not sealed completely used as a food contact surface, surface is etched with logo creating a not smooth cleanable or sealed surface. Educated employee that surface needs to be smooth, cleanable and sealed. Operator now using wax paper under quesadilla.
14-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters not secured. Operator rechained canisters. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
86
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to dispense cut tomatoes and cooked beef. Operator removed from product. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on rack behind cook line above food stored on rack. Employee moved beverage.. Repeat 2/28/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turco Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turco Taco on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Turco Taco compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Turco Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Turco Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Turco Taco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Turco Taco 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 Turco Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Turco Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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