KANDELA TACOS & TEQUILA
2405 TARPON BAY BLVD #1 · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34119
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas on the cook line.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon wrapped shrimp stored over cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (60F – Cold Holding) on a shelf near the grill. The operator stated the pork had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the cooked pork in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked beans. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used to line shelves with kitchen equipment near the walk in cooler.
24-28-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean bowls stored underneath a paper towel dispenser at the hand sink near the walk in cooler.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair a lid for a container with uncooked beans.
12B-13-4Basic – Employee beverage containers in multiple cold holding units with food to be served to customers.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area covered with standing water near the ice machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of pork belly stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The operator properly stored the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife stored in cracks between a reach in cooler and a food preparation table. The operator removed the knife from in between the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use bar utensils stored in 67F standing water behind the bar. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.