EL GRAN TACO LOCO
3398 ALICO ROAD, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-900-6940
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12/01/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pinto beans in a container marked as rice from 2/3/26. Operator changed label.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut honey dew on the counter @71F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut honeydew melon at 71 F on the counter.
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. Printed form.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bus tub in handwashing sink.
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. Printed form and operator signed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup of coffee on prep table.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Spoke with operator Tallahassee did not send out stickers.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked tomatoes salsa (70F - Cooling) for four hours per operator in reach-in cooler, only containers over fill line of unit. See stop sale.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. No label on bottle of sanitizer, operator states it is chlorine sanitizer. Operator purchased at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked tomatoes salsa (70F - Cooling) for four hours per operator in reach-in cooler, only containers over fill line of unit. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well, cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding) for 2 hours per operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box in and cooler in front of handwash sink. Operator removed allowing clearance to the sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook no hair restraint of any kind.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray - one disconnected in back of unit, one missing. Both located outside unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Printed copy of this report for operator to put in notebook..
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 open in tall reach-in cooler.
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocker by boxes and cloths. The operator removed all items from handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed grilled onions and green peppers uncovered in steam table. The manager covered the green peppers and grilled onions with aluminum foil.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Flip top refrigerator; sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) due to missing inserts and cover off. Operator covered refrigerator. 2) observed rice water (48F - Cold Holding). Operator placed added ice.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. I printed operator form and operator and employees signed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 5600 8 ST W, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12/01/24.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw bacon stored over tortillas. Operator removed raw bacon to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; raw becon (48F - Cold Holding); home made pepper sauce (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator removed all items to other reach-in cooler.
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 operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5600 8 ST W, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104.
Jun 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 5600 8 ST W, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 2-3-23
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 5600 8 ST W, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority12 Intermediate4 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back of food truck and back door of commissary at with the food truck is parked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese in reach-in cooler at 48F. Operator stated they had taken the cheese out of reach-in cooler in commissary next-door, less than three hours prior. Operator removed and return cheese to reach in coolers inside commissary. Check coolers in commissary half an hour afterwards and cheese was 42°.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above food service area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb connection for portable water.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using 3 compartment sink as hand wash sink.
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 2-3-23
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by prep table with hot holding steam wells on it. Additional hand wash sink has plastic bag and utensils in it. Repeat 2-3-23
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 2-3-23
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not any sanitizer on food truck. Operator when to convenience store in same park lot and bought bleach appropriate for food service sanitation.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.