Paulitas Taqueria
947 3 Ave N, Naples, FL 34102 · Permanent Food Service · License 2102327
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In the stand alone cooler near water heater observed a box of Raw chicken and a container of raw beef stored over container of ready to eat house made salsa. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 4 dead raoches in the storage room under the shelves. 5 dead raoches in the back food prep area under shelves used to store dish ware 4 dead roaches next to water heater. Operator began cleaning
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed their cutting boards heavily grooved.
Follow-up, Jun 23, 2026More time given
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.