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EL GAUCHO INCA BISTRO

With 3 documented inspections, EL GAUCHO INCA BISTRO in ESTERO has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

22909 LYDEN DRIVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13537142

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in 3 comp sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squirt bottles of oils and sauces on the sauté cook line not labeled.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ no certified food manager currently available at Time of inspection 10 employees working. Current cfm presents certificate expired.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - 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. Not all food in the freezer in ziploc bags has date and description of the food on the bags, in the stand up freezer to the right of the kitchen entrance door.

10/1/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10898831

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

9/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8862831

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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.