EL GAUCHO DELI CAFE

EL GAUCHO DELI CAFE has 6 health inspections on file for its ESTERO location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file

22905 LYDEN DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/30/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13469030

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board in the front kitchen area across from the flat top grill. Repeat Violation

7/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10917765

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the front line make table grooved and may need to be replaced.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink.

1/29/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8831839

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of ice machine plastic chipping. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned while inspection was still open. Corrected On-Site

7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8734390

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed, operator printed copy of current license and posted it before inspection was concluded. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bottles of water and other beverages stored in the employee restroom which is in use. Operator removed beverages from the restroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and juices stored on the floor in the employees restroom. Operator relocated beverages bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef stored above cooked ready to eat food in reach in refrigerator to the left of the door to the kitchen from the service counter. Operator moved eggs and raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8505898

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table where employee is preparing food.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with multiple bracelets n their wrist.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on storage shelf next to stand up double door teach in freezer.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water on shelf in reach in cooler by the back wall where back desserts are kept.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored above ready to eat salsa, onions and hot dogs in single glass door reach in cooler next to double door exit to dining room in the kitchen operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

9/21/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8356082

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle not provided in unisex restroom.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon in reach in cooler next to large prep table stored above ready to eat cheeses and deli meats. Operator moved salmon. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 30 dozen eggs sitting on top of reach in refrigerator unit, operator states they have been there since 10:00 a.m. held at room temperature over 4 hours. At time of inspection it is currently 3:30 p.m. Operator discarded eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 30 dozen she'll eggs sitting out at room temperature of 77F for over 4 hours. Operator discarded eggs. Corrected On-Site