TACO ARDIENTE
1219 N HOMESTEAD RD, Lehigh Acres FL 33936 · 239-282-6407
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sausage patties and pico in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat sausage patties and pico.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working.
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 Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The owner filled out form during Inspection.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door missing outside door handle.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the door in glass door reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in the interior of the microwave on the left of the make table.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM training expired operator states they took the test but have not received their copy yet.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed no date marking on food prepared onsite when portioned and frozen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees training expired operator states they took the test but have not received their copy yet.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products in shared unisex restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves in the warehouse washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in the microwave ovens on the cook line above the make table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign available in the restroom used by employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from faucet of the ADA compliant hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table next to make top table not stored in sanitizing solution.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of liquid Tylenol on the spice shelf rack across from the 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw eggs stored in glass door reach in cooler by the front counter stored above unwashed lettuce and produce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on make top table cutting board across from the grill on the cook line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on left side gasket of double door glass reach in cooler on the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves in the warehouse washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up of food debris inside the microwave on the cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from faucet of the ADA compliant hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table next to make top table not stored in sanitizing solution.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen stored on shelf in dry storage with food products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and cleaning brush in hand wash sink by front counter.
Insect control device installed over food storage area. Observed bug zapper on top shelf of rack where food supplies are stored, across from mop sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in unisex restroom. Providing operator with hand wash. Emailed form HR 5030-111.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food and grease on shelf below grill in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed build up of food debris inside reach in cooler across from the cook grill.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins and headache medicine on same shelf as spices. Operator moved medicine to different location.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in shared restroom in restaurant.
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.