EL GRAN TACO LOCO
301 New Market Road West
Florida, 34142
Collier County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed operator chewing gum while preparing food. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water in floor by walk-in cooler door and boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Advil by prep table front counter. The operator removed bottle of medication. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work in preparing food without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - 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 operator touching shirt and shirt while engaging in food preparation and the operator changed gloves but never washed hands during inspection. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. 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 cow tong (98F - Hot Holding); grilled onions (92F - Hot Holding); green pepper (111F - Hot Holding). The operator discarded green peppers and grilled onions but reheated cow tong on stove top. See Reheating Temperature for Cow Tong. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket to strong. The operator added water to correct the wiping cloth solution. Corrected On-Site 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 out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 beef, chicken and orange rice not date marked in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 20 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed license expired 12/01/2024. 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Operator stated employee training should be done soon, but, is not completed at this time.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands. Educated operator on washing hands prior to working with food. The operator did wash hands in 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator in washing hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed hand washing sink was put back in place, but, it is not connected to plumbing or running water. **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning
- 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 across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of beef on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands. Educated operator on washing hands prior to working with food. The operator did wash hands in 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed grilled onions (69F - Hot Holding); orange rice (66F - Hot Holding); pork (69F - Hot Holding) in steam table. 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 grilled onions (69F - Hot Holding); orange rice (66F - Hot Holding); pork (69F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator discarded containers of ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator in washing hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed on cook line. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 filed out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored on front cook line between prep table and the wall.
- 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 cellphone on prep table on front cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on front cookline damaged and torn. Repeat Violation
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handles missing at hand wash sink on the front cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on microwave oven on the cook line.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in walk in or reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler fan guards. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored cooked beef tongue in walk in freezer uncovered/ not protected. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemicals test strips for quaternary or chlorine testing when sanitizing equipment. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink on the cook line.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at time of inspection.
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in shared restroom. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler doors torn.
- 32-28-5:Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Observed toilet seat missing in shared restroom. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in walk in cooler or reach in coolers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with food debris and dust.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk tubs of cooked beef in reach in freezer, frozen solid and uncovered.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back prep area and walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and sugar not labeled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above spinach.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink with a spoon and metal cooking pan inside the sink area.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand-washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed no employee reporting health forms available at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed cooked bulk tubs of beef in walk in freezer not properly date marked.
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).