EL GUERO TACOS RESTAURANT

EL GUERO TACOS RESTAURANT in PUNTA GORDA has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.9/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file

221 WOOD ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/9/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13518623

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the interior bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the food debris. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside the mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop to hang to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. Operator able to provide the test strips by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10873881

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 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

3/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10734954

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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.

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10727662

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 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