Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food · Visit 1
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La Mesa Taqueria
297 N COLLIER BLVD, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145
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91/100Unofficial MarcoIslandFL score
Strong recent record
Latest vs. prior6 → 3fewer findings on latest visit
Past 365 days2 visits · 9 findings2 high-priority findings
Latest Published Visit
August 25, 2026
High priority0
Intermediate0
Basic3
Total findings3
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ceiling of the ice machine.
Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There is a partially consumed Gatorade inside the make table next to the tortilla chip storage. Operator discarded the employee drink.
Corrected On-Site
Earlier Visits
1 earlier visit on file
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February 5, 2026Routine - Food 6 findings
Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action
High priority2
Intermediate1
Basic3
Total6
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 12/1/2025. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table cooler by the ice machine raw ground beef is stored above raw shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle behind the steamer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine machine.
Food stored on floor. There is a bag of corn flour stored on the floor in the back area. Operator moved the corn flour to proper storage.
Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
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- DBPR license
- 2103822
- Format
- Seating
- Seats listed
- 84
- Inspection history
- 2 visits
About The Score
A consistent summary, not an official state grade
Each published visit receives a score starting at 100: −8 per high-priority finding, −3 per intermediate finding, and −1 per basic finding, plus additional deductions for enforcement outcomes. The restaurant score is the average of its visit scores from the last 365 days; visits older than 180 days receive half weight. A 90–100 is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D, and below 60 an F. Florida DBPR does not issue this score.
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