DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL GRAN TACO LOCO

With 7 documented inspections, EL GRAN TACO LOCO in IMMOKALEE has achieved a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

311 SOUTH BOSTON AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516660

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed business license is current but not displayed. Admin Complaint
  • 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no decal on unit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed current business license decal is not available but is current. Admin Complaint
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach on units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed no conspicuously located thermometers inside refrigeration units. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed no chemical test kit. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no proof of employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510872

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no decal on unit. **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach on units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922745

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Warning
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on unit. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Printed and gave operator choking poster. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach on units. Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot running water only potable water available is cold. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above tortillas in reach in stand up cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw ground beef 52F, raw chicken 52F, raw chorizo 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, shredded cheese 54F, Sliced ham 51F, sliced cucumbers 67F. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw ground beef 52F, raw chicken 52F, raw chorizo 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, shredded cheese 54F, Sliced ham 51F, sliced cucumbers 67F Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef at 92F on kitchen table. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 and gave operator a copy of clean up form. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled . Warning
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink does not have running water. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water at 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 employment reporting agreement and gave to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714267

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator discarded open drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 to 4 small flying insects inside mobile unit.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat chorizo in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved the raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form in mobile Unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 5030-203 for Manager. The Manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and chorizo not date marked.

Inspection Date: 6/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647954

  • 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green hose in use for potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed non food grade hose being used for potable water inlet hose for MFDV. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed to test kit available for checking levels of chlorine when sanitizing dish ware. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no chemical test kit available for chlorine. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available for taking the temperature of tcs food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no probe thermometer available. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 all Food handler training certificate are expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no proof of training available for any employees. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459209

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage on prep while next to where employee was cutting cilantro. Operator discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water spigot broken on one side of the 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed guacamole in reach in cooler not covered. Warning
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green hose in use for potable water. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above un covered guacamole in reach in cooler. Operator moved ground beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electric mixer in handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed to test kit available for checking levels of chlorine when sanitizing dish ware. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available for taking the temperature of tcs food. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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 all Food handler training certificate are expired. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335933

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed open container of beverage in reach in cooler.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water dripping through roof vents into and onto trailer floor.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator DBPR FORM HR 5030-165 **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 DBPR FORM HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**