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EL GRAN TACO

27301 OLD 41 ROAD SE · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3467654
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10696917
DBPR license4607136

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol was stored above and with single-service food containers above the three-compartment sink. Operator moved to proper storage. Gas cans containing gasoline were stored immediately next to bottles of lemon juice in the outside storage shed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Raid ant and roach spray stored in contact with single-use containers above the three-compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided signs to Operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Written procedures unavailable. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled and rusted knife block above the three-compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Knives stored on rusted knife rack above the three-compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the facility. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to repair. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Large bag of sugar stored on the floor at the front. Two large pots of salsa were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Bucket of sliced potatoes was stored on the floor by the three-compartment sink. Large vat of peeled potatoes soaking in water sitting directly on the floor in the adjacent storage room. Crate of green salsa in portion cups stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at prep table has peeling paint. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to repair. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Sign not posted and was unavailable. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors are propped open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time extended to allow Operator opportunity to correct this issue. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.