El Gran Taco Ranchero
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
El Gran Taco Ranchero appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. El Gran Taco Ranchero was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for LaBelle sits at 87, putting El Gran Taco Ranchero on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in the unisex restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged in restaurant/signs of water staining.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket torn on stand up glass door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed linoleum floor tile damaged at rear door on the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM training or certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 that workers have food training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of spray bleach not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed linoleum flooring peeling next to rear outside door on the cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above 3 compartment sink not properly shielded with shatter protection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
67
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food preparation over 24 hours according to operator not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of spray bleach not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no suitable hair protection.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed linoleum flooring peeling next to rear outside door on the cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above 3 compartment sink not properly shielded with shatter protection. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler units.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided in restroom used by employees. Provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink on cookline leaking water into a catch bucket.
29-08-4
61
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil labeled bottle of medicine on spice shelf next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Emailed and printed form Clean up HR 5030-104 to the operator. **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 behind cook-line next to 3 compartment sink.
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 form Employee reporting HR 5030-103 to operator explained that all employees must sign the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle next to fire door exit behind cook line.
41-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light fixture above 3 compartment sink missing cover shield or coated lightbulbs, non led light bulbs in use.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach in standup cooler behind the cook line next to the front window.
14-33-4
52
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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 appropriate information. **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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gran Taco Ranchero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gran Taco Ranchero on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Taco Ranchero?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Gran Taco Ranchero.
How does El Gran Taco Ranchero compare to other restaurants in LaBelle?
El Gran Taco Ranchero most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the LaBelle average of 87.
Has El Gran Taco Ranchero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Gran Taco Ranchero have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Gran Taco Ranchero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Gran Taco Ranchero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Gran Taco Ranchero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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