TACO PANCHO
2311 SANTA BARBARA BLVD # 115, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239-242-4301
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
APR 25
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 out HR Form 5030-104 Bodily Fluids for manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017058784 | Nov 20, 2017 | Jan 2, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over produce in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the bags cut leafy greens.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trays in handwashing sink behind front counter. The operator removed all trays from handwashing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner date marked beef and pork during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observe reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 shredded pork and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw steak over box of avocado. The owner moved the raw steak beside the box of avocados.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw steak on floor in walk in cooler.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on apron while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook to wash hands after touching cloths or aprons while engaging food preparation.
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 out HR Form 5030-104 Bodily Fluids for manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The operator placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
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. The operator filled out HR Form 5030-039 during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded pork and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter being utilized to fill water containers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of salsa on floor in walk-in cooler.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on pants and shirt. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not wiping hands on pants or shirt.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked eggs in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
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/
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw ground beef on floor In walk-in cooler. The manager placed ground beef on shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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.