EL GRAND TACO LOCO
1063 Bell Boulevard
Florida, 33974
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between sink and wall at 3 compartment sink.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusting.
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - observed screen torn on back door entry way.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed no current business license available or 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 current MFDV decal on the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed no decal of current license displayed on vehicle. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no plan for cleanup of bodily fluids. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Printed and emailed form Clean up HR 5030-104 **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. **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 strips present for chlorine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed no chemical test kit available for chlorine. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 proof of employee reporting agreements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Printed and emailed form Employee reporting HR 5030-103 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/5/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
7
Basic
2
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no current MFDV decal on the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-21-4:High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Unable to wash hands operating and open to the public with no running water. Warning
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed MFDV is open and operating with no power and no running water. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 18 live flying insects in MFDV, they are open and operating. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. 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 ground beef stored under grille top unit 90F. 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. Observed no plan for cleanup of bodily fluids. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. 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 strips present for chlorine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water on MFDV. 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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreements. Warning
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed no power to run water pump. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink, no running water at all. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 7 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around door frame of car of MDFV, Screens present , windows closed when not servicing customers and magnetic mesh creek have been added. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not on MFDV.
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed grey water tank no permanently affixed to unit, observed grey water tank under MFDV on the ground running into larger grey water tank designed to be pumped out and or removed from property for transportation to commissary for dumping. Repeat Violation
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed neither permanently affixed to external grey water tank, no grey water tank is installed in unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed grey water tank is under vehicle but not permanently mounted. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan to catch grease from external hood fan, evidence of grease spilling on the ground on exterior of unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed no external grease pan installed on the exterior of the fan vent hood. **Time Extended**
- 29-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination. **Time Extended**
- 28-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed no waste water tank installed on unit. Unit is sending waste directly into external tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed external water tank not installed on unit, still on the ground under the truck not truck mounted.Unit is still sending water into external tank. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed gorditas stored uncovered and directly on reach in cooler shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed sliced cheese not in package or protected. **Time Extended**
- 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed external sewage tank buried in the ground, observed receipt proof of sewage transport by 3rd party contractor via electronic document from the owner. Observed Evidence of wastewater spillage on the ground Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed gloves not changed as needed when handling trash can then returning to work with food educated the operator regarding proper hand washing techniques. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash pile on ground behind MFDV. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed neither permanently affixed to external grey water tank, no grey water tank is installed in unit. Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan to catch grease from external hood fan, evidence of grease spilling on the ground on exterior of unit. Warning
- 29-01-4:Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination. Warning
- 28-10-4:Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed no waste water tank installed on unit. Unit is sending waste directly into external tank. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed gorditas stored uncovered and directly on reach in cooler shelf. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packages of raw ground beef stored over a case of peppers in glass front reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Provided operator with printed copy. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F. 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. 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. Provided operator with printed copies. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).