El Gran Taco Loco
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
27
Score
El Gran Taco Loco appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to other Immokalee restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken(50F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (54F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken(50F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink in the warewashing area with glasses and plates in it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken in the freezer prepared over 24 hours, observed all food in the walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef and chicken in the walk in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in the warewashing sink with no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior bin of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gaskets on the cook torn and missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled in the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions stored on the floor in the rest of the restaurant/dining area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to the ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in make table on the cook line with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any of the coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the unisex restroom, or at the hand sink in the warewashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in freezer and the walk in cooler soiled. Observed fan guards soiled.in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
27
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Advil by prep table front counter. The operator removed bottle of medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work in preparing food without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cow tong (98F - Hot Holding); grilled onions (92F - Hot Holding); green pepper (111F - Hot Holding). The operator discarded green peppers and grilled onions but reheated cow tong on stove top. See Reheating Temperature for Cow Tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket to strong. The operator added water to correct the wiping cloth solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching shirt and shirt while engaging in food preparation and the operator changed gloves but never washed hands during inspection. **Warning**
12A-28-4
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, chicken and orange rice not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed operator chewing gum while preparing food. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water in floor by walk-in cooler door and boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
15
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed license expired 12/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Operator stated employee training should be done soon, but, is not completed at this time.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
52
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
50
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands. Educated operator on washing hands prior to working with food. The operator did wash hands in 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator in washing hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed hand washing sink was put back in place, but, it is not connected to plumbing or running water. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
35
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemicals test strips for quaternary or chlorine testing when sanitizing equipment. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink on the cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at time of inspection.
05-08-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored on front cook line between prep table and the wall.
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table on front cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on front cookline damaged and torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handles missing at hand wash sink on the front cook line.
29-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on microwave oven on the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in walk in or reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler fan guards. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored cooked beef tongue in walk in freezer uncovered/ not protected. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
39
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above spinach.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink with a spoon and metal cooking pan inside the sink area.
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand-washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no employee reporting health forms available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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 cooked bulk tubs of beef in walk in freezer not properly date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in shared restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler doors torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Observed toilet seat missing in shared restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-28-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in walk in cooler or reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with food debris and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk tubs of cooked beef in reach in freezer, frozen solid and uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back prep area and walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
29
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 and printed appropriate handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
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. Emailed and printed appropriate handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of mold like substance in bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Observed toilet seat missing in the 1 shared bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-28-5
58
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed evidence of approximately 20-30 rodent dropping where food is being prepared and in storage area. Observed evidence of 5-6 rodent droppings in open box of taco seasoning. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bag of Raw beef on the shelf above uncovered homemade tamales. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6-12 small flying insects in prep area where food is being prepared. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee hosing down the ground where evidence of strong odor of chemical was detected. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating food then preparing ready to eat food without washing their hands or putting on gloves. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on shelf next to lime juice in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp 50F and cooked sausage at 57F in Reach in cooler on front cook line. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Evidence of rodent activity. Observed rodent droppings in Taco seasoning. **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed excessive amount of food debris buildup on cutting boards on food preparation table in front kitchen line area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in restroom at hand sink location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light can be seen through bottom of back exit door which is closed. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water pouring onto floor from hand wash sink next to reach in cooler on front cook line. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink presently connected. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign in bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed cooking spatulas on dirty table next to grille on front line. **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and bag of radishes stored on floor by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. No floor tile around perimeter of restaraunt. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor in old bar area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Observed missing toilet seat in shared restroom. **Warning**
32-28-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling Ready to eat food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at food preparation area on front cooking line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in taco seasoning box in bar area. **Warning**
14-01-5
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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 Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Taco Loco?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited seven 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 27 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 eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Gran Taco Loco means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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