EL GRAN TACO RANCHERO
879 W COWBOY WAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged in restaurant/signs of water staining.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket torn on stand up glass door reach in cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed linoleum floor tile damaged at rear door on the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in the unisex restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM training or certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Should have been a 60 day callback but marked it for 30 day callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed no proof of Certification of Manager Training **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 that workers have food training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: should have been a 60 day callback but marked it for 30 day callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed no proof of food handler training **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM training or certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Should have been a 60 day callback but marked it for 30 day callback. **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 that workers have food training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: should have been a 60 day callback but marked it for 30 day callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed linoleum flooring peeling next to rear outside door on the cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above 3 compartment sink not properly shielded with shatter protection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM training or certificate. **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 that workers have food training. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of spray bleach not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).