EL GRAND TACO LOCO
1063 BELL BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33974 · 239-657-0080
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
JUN 24
AUG 24
DEC 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024033377 | Jun 5, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | — |
| 7--2024021128 | Feb 28, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | — |
| 7--2023022721 | Mar 24, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $2,240 |
| 7--2022056603 | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp and beef not date marked.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 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.
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. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp and beef not date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw shrimp above container of cut leafy greens. The raw shrimp was moved inside the reach-in cooler beside cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat beef and chicken in stand up reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The ready to eat beef and chicken was moved above the raw hamburger.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The operator discarded cut tomatoes.
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.
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 58F.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between sink and wall at 3 compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusting.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - observed screen torn on back door entry way.
Jun 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. Observed no plan for cleanup of bodily fluids.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no current MFDV decal on the vehicle.
Jun 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed MFDV is open and operating with no power and no running water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink.
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.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water on MFDV.
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.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed no power to run water pump.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no current MFDV decal on the vehicle.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around door frame of car of MDFV, Screens present, windows closed when not servicing customers and magnetic mesh creek have been added.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not on MFDV.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed grey water tank no permanently affixed to unit, observed grey water tank under MFDV on the ground running into larger grey water tank designed to be pumped out and or removed from property for transportation to commissary for dumping.
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed neither permanently affixed to external grey water tank, no grey water tank is installed in unit.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan to catch grease from external hood fan, evidence of grease spilling on the ground on exterior of unit.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination.
Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed no waste water tank installed on unit. Unit is sending waste directly into external tank.
Stored food not covered. Observed gorditas stored uncovered and directly on reach in cooler shelf.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2021.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packages of raw ground beef stored over a case of peppers in glass front reach in cooler.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
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 printed copy.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F.
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. Provided operator with printed copies.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash pile on ground behind MFDV.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed neither permanently affixed to external grey water tank, no grey water tank is installed in unit.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan to catch grease from external hood fan, evidence of grease spilling on the ground on exterior of unit.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination.
Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed no waste water tank installed on unit. Unit is sending waste directly into external tank.
Stored food not covered. Observed gorditas stored uncovered and directly on reach in cooler shelf.
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.