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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (chlorine 00ppm ); operator replaced chlorine sanitizer to achieve Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in plastic to go bag. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (57F – Cold Holding) on counter of cooks line; operator. moved cheese to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided by operator. Operator had forms signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.mold like substance in main ice machine. Mold like substance in frozen drink machine nozzles at bar.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile above hot holding area soiled.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open drink containers in food prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing by floor drain in prep kitchen.
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip hanging over main prep table in front kitchen area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Ice on floor of walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs hanging on oven handle.cook removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board in front prep area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in Lady's rest room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.