EL GUERO TACOS RESTAURANT
EL GUERO TACOS RESTAURANT in PUNTA GORDA has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
221 WOOD ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873881
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping rice with bowl. Employee changed to a large handle spoon to scoop the rice. 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 beans not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734954
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door not tight fitting.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper towels inside kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 12/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727662
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
- 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 the written procedure.
- 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 the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site