DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL GAUCHO INCA BISTRO

With 2 documented inspections, EL GAUCHO INCA BISTRO in ESTERO has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

22909 LYDEN DRIVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898831

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating food on the cook line.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair protection preparing food.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed liquid squeeze bottles on the cook line not labeled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on the back cook line blocked by garbage can and pans.

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862831

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign missing at dink not pasta station.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some food debris on the reach in cooler drawers and gaskets.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed some employee food handler trading was expired.