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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medicine bottle on top shelf above plate line on right hand side of cook line. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels unable to be dispensed at dispenser on cook line next to fryers. Operator replaced batteries. **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 5 gallon bulk buckets of sauce, bulk bins of cooked beef, cooked chicken and cooked pork in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours in advance according to staff not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in contact with sugar in bulk sugar bin in kitchen next to hot box. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bin in kitchen. Operator moved ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at sink next to dishwashing area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:40 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 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.