Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL GRAND TACO LOCO

1063 BELL BLVD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1286857
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8672453
DBPR license4651007

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 5, 2024 2:47 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 6, 2024 9:12 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionNo potable water

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#3High Priority12A-21-4

High Priority – Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Unable to wash hands operating and open to the public with no running water. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority27-12-4

High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed MFDV is open and operating with no power and no running water. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 18 live flying insects in MFDV, they are open and operating. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef stored under grille top unit 90F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Observed no plan for cleanup of bodily fluids. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips present for chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water on MFDV. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreements. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed no power to run water pump. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink, no running water at all. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no current MFDV decal on the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.