EL GRAN TACO LOCO
5600 8 ST W · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33973
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back of food truck and back door of commissary at with the food truck is parked. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese in reach-in cooler at 48F. Operator stated they had taken the cheese out of reach-in cooler in commissary next-door, less than three hours prior. Operator removed and return cheese to reach in coolers inside commissary. Check coolers in commissary half an hour afterwards and cheese was 42°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above food service area. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb connection for portable water. **Warning**
Intermediate 12
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using 3 compartment sink as hand wash sink. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 2-3-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by prep table with hot holding steam wells on it. Additional hand wash sink has plastic bag and utensils in it. Repeat 2-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 2-3-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not any sanitizer on food truck. Operator when to convenience store in same park lot and bought bleach appropriate for food service sanitation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:55 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.