EL TARASCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
728 PINE ISLAND RD SW STE 8-9 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not chlorine sanitizing set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper and raw chicken over ready to eat wings in walk-in cooler. The cook moved raw chicken to bottom of shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Emailed Proper Storage Form HR 5030-098 to manager to place on walk-in cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (48F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by dirty dishes. The operator removed dirty dishes from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 3
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks in stand up reach-in freezer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:03 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.