El Gran Taco Loco
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2023, El Gran Taco Loco has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Immokalee restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 kit for chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed no chemical test kit. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no proof of employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach on units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed no conspicuously located thermometers inside refrigeration units. **Admin Complaint**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed business license is current but not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no decal on unit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed current business license decal is not available but is current. **Admin Complaint**
50-03-4
70
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 kit for chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no decal on unit. **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach on units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 to 4 small flying insects inside mobile unit.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat chorizo in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved the raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form in mobile Unit. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 5030-203 for Manager. The Manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and chorizo not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green hose in use for potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed non food grade hose being used for potable water inlet hose for MFDV. **Admin Complaint**
29-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed to test kit available for checking levels of chlorine when sanitizing dish ware. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no chemical test kit available for chlorine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available for taking the temperature of tcs food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no probe thermometer available. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 all Food handler training certificate are expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed no proof of training available for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
64
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator DBPR FORM HR 5030-165 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Emailed DBPR FORM HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water dripping through roof vents into and onto trailer floor.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed open container of beverage in reach in cooler.
12B-01-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gran Taco Loco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gran Taco Loco on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Taco Loco?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gran Taco Loco.
How does El Gran Taco Loco compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
El Gran Taco Loco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has El Gran Taco Loco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Gran Taco Loco have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Gran Taco Loco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Gran Taco Loco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Gran Taco Loco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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