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EL GRAND TACO LOCO

1063 BELL BLVD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1320961
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10904348
DBPR license4651007

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw shrimp above container of cut leafy greens. The raw shrimp was moved inside the reach-in cooler beside cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat beef and chicken in stand up reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The ready to eat beef and chicken was moved above the raw hamburger. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The operator discarded cut tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 58F.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor.

#4Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

#5Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.