El Gran Taco Loco

5600 8 St W, Lehigh Acres, FL 33973
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

El Gran Taco Loco is a restaurant located at 5600 8 St W, Lehigh Acres, FL.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
39
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
37
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
55
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Feb 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Violations — Mar 13, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup of coffee on prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Spoke with operator Tallahassee did not send out stickers. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-03-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pinto beans in a container marked as rice from 2/3/26. Operator changed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut honey dew on the counter @71F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut honeydew melon at 71 F on the counter.
03A-02-5
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. Printed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bus tub in handwashing sink.
31A-09-4
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 form and operator signed. **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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)