EL TARASCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1320 BUSINESS WAY · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33936
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chest congestion medicine on cook-line with utensils. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
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 beef, chicken wings, cooked shredded chicken and various 5 gal containers of sauce, beans, and fresh salsa not date marked, prepared over 24 hours.
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on gas line next to fryer. Operator moved tongs to other location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in coolers. Operator located behind food item. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets soiled with food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed poblano stuffed peppers on walk in freezer not covered or wrapped. Operator wrapped trays of peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:51 PM.
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.