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EL GRAN TACO LOCO

311 SOUTH BOSTON AVE · IMMOKALEE · Collier County · FL 34142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1323774
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10922745
DBPR license2150456

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority9 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot running water only potable water available is cold. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above tortillas in reach in stand up cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw ground beef 52F, raw chicken 52F, raw chorizo 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, shredded cheese 54F, Sliced ham 51F, sliced cucumbers 67F. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw ground beef 52F, raw chicken 52F, raw chorizo 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, shredded cheese 54F, Sliced ham 51F, sliced cucumbers 67F **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef at 92F on kitchen table. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 9

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Printed and gave operator a copy of clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled . **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink does not have running water. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-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. Observed no proof of training. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

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. Printed employment reporting agreement and gave to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on unit. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Printed and gave operator choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach on units. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.