EL TAPATIO RESTAURANTE
11157 E TAMIAMI TRL, NAPLES, FL 34113
License #2101340
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Solid Health Score
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EL TAPATIO RESTAURANTE in NAPLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 2 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 11, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked raw shell eggs then handled a clean pan without washing their hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator removed their gloves and washed their hands.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator cleared the hand washing sink.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooker refried beans dated prepared 9 days prior and cooked rice dated prepares 8 days prior. See stop sale
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There are multiple employee drinks on a cutting board and prep table in the prep area. Operator removed their gloves employee drinks.
- [01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooker refried beans dated prepared 9 days prior and cooked rice dated prepares 8 days prior. See stop sale.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the three chest freezers in the storage area.
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