La Casa del Taco Molcajetes
1716 Airport Pulling Rd S, Naples, FL 34112 · Permanent Food Service · License 2100455
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 complaint inspection5 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 3 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (1 repeat)-32
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In the under counter cooler next to the 1 hand washing sink in the kitchen a cucumber is stored in direct contact with raw pork. See stop sale.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
In the walk in cooler unwashed sweet potatoes, carrots and squash are stored beneath raw chicken, beef and pork. Operator began moving foods to proper storage order.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In the walk in Cooler raw pork is stored above tortillas and cut lettuce. Operator began moving foods to proper storage order.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
In the under counter cooler next to the 1 hand washing sink in the kitchen a cucumber is stored in direct contact with raw pork. See stop sale.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap.
An employee handled dirty equipment while wearing gloves then rinsed the gloves in the hand washing sink without using soap and then began working with clean utensils. Operator educated the employee on proper hand washing.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
There is one oyster tag not marked with the last date served.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
There is a buildup of debris on the can opener blade.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at the 1 hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Operator provided soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
There are carrots, tomatoes, squash, sweet potatoes and salsa verde stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses.
There is a. In use ladle stored on the oven door handle.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
There is a handleless to go container inside a bin of rice between the band saw and the office door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
There is a buildup of ice inside the three white chest freezers.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
There is a buildup of grease on the hood and hood filters.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
The hot water faucet at the 1 hand washing sink in the kitchen is inoperable. Water temperature is 86°F from cold water faucet. The dishwasher is inoperable due to a leak.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
The dumpster at the back of the parking area has the lid open.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
There is a hole in the wall next to the triple sink and next to the dishwasher.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.