EL GRAN TACO
27301 OLD 41 ROAD SE, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239 900 6940
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025004534 | Dec 16, 2024 | Apr 23, 2025 | — |
| 7--2024040749 | May 28, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $1,760 |
| 7--2022059483 | Dec 14, 2022 | Apr 27, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2023015511 | Feb 16, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2022017972 | Mar 9, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked including cooked beef, cooked chicken, and cooked pork that was cooked 24 hours prior.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jaime expired 2/102025.
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hand wash sink faucet broken by entrance of building.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing by hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor. Box of chicken and pot of salsa on floor in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near front entrance.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered including cooked chicken, cooked beef, and cooked pork.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food handler cutting ready to eat radishes without wearing gloves. Discussed bare hand contact with operator. Employee put on gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler next to grill observed shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); shrimp (61F - Cold Holding); ham (62F - Cold Holding). Operated covered with ice and will monitor.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked including cooked beef, cooked pork, and cooked chicken all cooked over 24 hours prior per operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board soiled and has cut marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets damaged in reach in cooler by grill.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by handwashing sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered including cooked beef, cooked pork, and cooked chicken all cooked over 24 hours prior per operator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth under cutting board.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed worker washing and rinsing soiled food buckets but not sanitizing. Compartment sink not set up for sanitizing. Set up and tested sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up); Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored above ready to eat sauces in the reach-in cooler. Operator moved to proper position.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees working with food/food preparation with no Certified Food Protection Manager present
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Peeling walls observed in food prep areas throughout the facility.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Doors propped open during and throughout visit. No automatic closers.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed approximately 10 pounds of cut watermelon and approximately 3 pounds of cut cantaloupe stored on a to-go bag and a white trash bag. These were located in the entryway tall cooler and the fruit was stored in direct contact with the bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired December 1, 2024.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Lysol cleaner was stored next to a jug of cooking oil on a lower shelf of a prep table. Inspector showed employees and moved to storage at the three-compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in large pans held in the walk-in freezer were undated and prepared prior to today (frozen solid).
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Peeling paint observed on walls in multiple areas throughout the facility.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer doors propped open to an open kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Four large pans of cooked meat were stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer. Cases of mayonnaise were stored directly on the floor in the outdoor shed.
Dec 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol was stored above and with single-service food containers above the three-compartment sink. Operator moved to proper storage. Gas cans containing gasoline were stored immediately next to bottles of lemon juice in the outside storage shed.
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. Provided signs to Operator.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled and rusted knife block above the three-compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the facility.
Food stored on floor. Large bag of sugar stored on the floor at the front. Two large pots of salsa were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at prep table has peeling paint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors are propped open.
Oct 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut melon agua fresca had two dead bees floating in the product. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melon Agua Fresca held at improper temperature. Operator iced product to bring temperature down. Melon Agua Fresca (69F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in the front display held at improper temperature. Operator turned up temperature on the unit. fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol was stored above and with single-service food containers above the three-compartment sink. Operator moved to proper storage. Gas cans containing gasoline were stored immediately next to bottles of lemon juice in the outside storage shed.
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. Provided signs to Operator.
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. Provided form to Operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed red Solo Cup stored in a pan of rice in the reach-in cooler. Two large pots of salsa in the walk-in cooler had metal pans with no handles stored in the product, located in the walk-in cooler.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled and rusted knife block above the three-compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the facility.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in multiple areas.
Food stored on floor. Large bag of sugar stored on the floor at the front. Two large pots of salsa were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at prep table has peeling paint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors are propped open.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Electric hand tools were stored directly above food in the outdoor storage shed.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals.
Mar 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives at the three compartment sink were stored on a heavily soiled knife block.
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical spit, used for hot holding, was in disrepair with severely shredded screens.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals.
Stored food not covered. Open, uncovered box of dried peppers were stored in the outdoor shed.
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Employee was chopping raw chicken directly next to ready-to-eat raw radishes.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Agua fresca, made with fresh cut cantaloupe, was stored at room temperature. aqua fresca/cantaloupe (55F - Cold Holding) Red salsa was stored piled above the load line in the reach-in make table at 51F. red salsa (cooked) (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in the front display measured 105F. Operator stated it was in service 3 hours and turned up the heat in the unit. fried chicken (105F - Hot Holding) Cooked beef double-panned holding on the grill measured 110F. Operator placed food back on the grill and rapidly reheated to 160F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large stockpot of green salsa was in the grocery cooler with a pan stored in the product/used as a scoop.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives at the three compartment sink were stored on a heavily soiled knife block.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee cell phones-on food contact surfaces.
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical spit, used for hot holding, was in disrepair with severely shredded screens.
Food stored on floor. Two large stock pots of salsa were stored in the grocery store walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was in a bucket on the floor in the prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals.
Stored food not covered. Open, uncovered box of dried peppers were stored in the outdoor shed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen, raw chicken was in a bucket on the floor in the kitchen thawing at room temperature.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having proper test strips.
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. Operator completed form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.