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TACO ARDIENTE

Food safety records indicate TACO ARDIENTE in LEHIGH ACRES has 7 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

1219 Homestead Road North
Florida, 33936
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13518504

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door missing outside door handle.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sausage patties and pico in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat sausage patties and pico. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working.
  • 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 5030-103 for Manager. The owner 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 ground beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10921782

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the door in glass door reach in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in the interior of the microwave on the left of the make table. Repeat Violation

2/19/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10747560

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/19/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8844711

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 6 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products in shared unisex restroom. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves in the warehouse washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in the microwave ovens on the cook line above the make table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign available in the restroom used by employees. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from faucet of the ADA compliant hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table next to make top table not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM training expired operator states they took the test but have not received their copy yet. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 no date marking on food prepared onsite when portioned and frozen.
  • 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 employees training expired operator states they took the test but have not received their copy yet. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

7/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8738828

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on left side gasket of double door glass reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves in the warehouse washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up of food debris inside the microwave on the cook line.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from faucet of the ADA compliant hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table next to make top table not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of liquid Tylenol on the spice shelf rack across from the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw eggs stored in glass door reach in cooler by the front counter stored above unwashed lettuce and produce.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on make top table cutting board across from the grill on the cook line. Repeat Violation

11/2/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8438381

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food storage area. Observed bug zapper on top shelf of rack where food supplies are stored, across from mop sink.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in unisex restroom. Providing operator with hand wash. Emailed form HR 5030-111. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food and grease on shelf below grill in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed build up of food debris inside reach in cooler across from the cook grill.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen stored on shelf in dry storage with food products. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and cleaning brush in hand wash sink by front counter.

7/6/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8360112

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in shared restroom in restaurant. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins and headache medicine on same shelf as spices. Operator moved medicine to different location. Corrected On-Site