TACO ARDIENTE
1219 N HOMESTEAD RD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33936
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sausage patties and pico in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat sausage patties and pico. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working.
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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The owner filled out form during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.
Basic 1
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door missing outside door handle.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.