Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO ARDIENTE CORDOVA INC

1219 N HOMESTEAD RD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33936

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3372123
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8438381
DBPR license4606856

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen stored on shelf in dry storage with food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and cleaning brush in hand wash sink by front counter.

Basic 5

#1Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food storage area. Observed bug zapper on top shelf of rack where food supplies are stored, across from mop sink.

#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in unisex restroom. Providing operator with hand wash. Emailed form HR 5030-111. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food and grease on shelf below grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed build up of food debris inside reach in cooler across from the cook grill.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.