TACO ARDIENTE CORDOVA INC
1219 Homestead Road North
Florida, 33936
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/6/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).