El Gran Taco Loco
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
39
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Gran Taco Loco stretching back to 2023. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
El Gran Taco Loco's latest score of 39 falls below the Lehigh Acres average of 78. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
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.
View 9 violations
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
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
39
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked tomatoes salsa (70F - Cooling) for four hours per operator in reach-in cooler, only containers over fill line of unit. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. No label on bottle of sanitizer, operator states it is chlorine sanitizer. Operator purchased at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked tomatoes salsa (70F - Cooling) for four hours per operator in reach-in cooler, only containers over fill line of unit. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well, cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding) for 2 hours per operator.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box in and cooler in front of handwash sink. Operator removed allowing clearance to the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray - one disconnected in back of unit, one missing. Both located outside unit.
14-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook no hair restraint of any kind. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Printed copy of this report for operator to put in notebook.. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 open in tall reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
37
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocker by boxes and cloths. The operator removed all items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
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. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed grilled onions and green peppers uncovered in steam table. The manager covered the green peppers and grilled onions with aluminum foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
58
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Flip top refrigerator ; sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) due to missing inserts and cover off. Operator covered refrigerator. 2) observed rice water (48F - Cold Holding). Operator placed added ice . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. I printed operator form and operator and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
64
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12/01/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; raw becon (48F - Cold Holding); home made pepper sauce (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator removed all items to other reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw bacon stored over tortillas. Operator removed raw bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 2-3-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: No Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 posted Email operater copy of poster **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 12 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb connection for portable water. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back of food truck and back door of commissary at with the food truck is parked. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese in reach-in cooler at 48F. Operator stated they had taken the cheese out of reach-in cooler in commissary next-door, less than three hours prior. Operator removed and return cheese to reach in coolers inside commissary. Check coolers in commissary half an hour afterwards and cheese was 42°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above food service area. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not any sanitizer on food truck. Operator when to convenience store in same park lot and bought bleach appropriate for food service sanitation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
11-03-5
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. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using 3 compartment sink as hand wash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 2-3-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by prep table with hot holding steam wells on it. Additional hand wash sink has plastic bag and utensils in it. Repeat 2-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 2-3-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
14
Feb 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bus tubs on top of hand washing sink. Operator moved during inspection.
31A-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
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 Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Taco Loco?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Gran Taco Loco.
How does El Gran Taco Loco compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
El Gran Taco Loco most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has El Gran Taco Loco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Gran Taco Loco have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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