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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk in cooler observed twenty packages unopened, thawed raw mahi mahi in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On front line, observed floor fan blocking Hand washing sink. Operator moved fan. **Corrected On-Site**
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/. Observed one cook and three servers handling food with no certified food manager present. Camilo Arias 1-28-24, arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Some expired 3-23-25
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located outside
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed in kitchen
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk in cooler observed twenty packages unopened, thawed raw mahi mahi in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front line. Operator moved tongs **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.