El Grand Taco Loco
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
50
Score
El Grand Taco Loco appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Lehigh Acres facility scores 78, putting El Grand Taco Loco on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
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 shrimp and beef not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
50
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw shrimp above container of cut leafy greens. The raw shrimp was moved inside the reach-in cooler beside cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat beef and chicken in stand up reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The ready to eat beef and chicken was moved above the raw hamburger. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The operator discarded cut tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-27-4
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 58F.
14-74-7
37
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between sink and wall at 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusting.
14-33-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - observed screen torn on back door entry way.
35B-09-4
74
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed no plan for cleanup of bodily fluids. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Printed and emailed form Clean up HR 5030-104 **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
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 strips present for chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed no chemical test kit available for chlorine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 proof of employee reporting agreements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Printed and emailed form Employee reporting HR 5030-103 **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed no current business license available or 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 current MFDV decal on the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed no decal of current license displayed on vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-03-4
61
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed MFDV is open and operating with no power and no running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Unable to wash hands operating and open to the public with no running water. **Warning**
12A-21-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef stored under grille top unit 90F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 18 live flying insects in MFDV, they are open and operating. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Observed no plan for cleanup of bodily fluids. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. **Warning**
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 strips present for chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water on MFDV. **Warning**
27-06-4
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 proof of employee reporting agreements. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed no power to run water pump. **Warning**
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink, no running water at all. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no current MFDV decal on the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-03-4
18
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around door frame of car of MDFV, Screens present , windows closed when not servicing customers and magnetic mesh creek have been added. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not on MFDV.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed grey water tank no permanently affixed to unit, observed grey water tank under MFDV on the ground running into larger grey water tank designed to be pumped out and or removed from property for transportation to commissary for dumping. **Repeat Violation**
51-36-1
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed gloves not changed as needed when handling trash can then returning to work with food educated the operator regarding proper hand washing techniques. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed external sewage tank buried in the ground, observed receipt proof of sewage transport by 3rd party contractor via electronic document from the owner. Observed Evidence of wastewater spillage on the ground **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed neither permanently affixed to external grey water tank, no grey water tank is installed in unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed grey water tank is under vehicle but not permanently mounted. **Time Extended**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan to catch grease from external hood fan, evidence of grease spilling on the ground on exterior of unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed no external grease pan installed on the exterior of the fan vent hood. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination. **Time Extended**
29-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed no waste water tank installed on unit. Unit is sending waste directly into external tank. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed external water tank not installed on unit, still on the ground under the truck not truck mounted.Unit is still sending water into external tank. **Time Extended**
28-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed gorditas stored uncovered and directly on reach in cooler shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed sliced cheese not in package or protected. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packages of raw ground beef stored over a case of peppers in glass front reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Provided operator with printed copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F. **Warning**
27-06-4
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. **Admin Complaint**
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. Provided operator with printed copies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash pile on ground behind MFDV. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed neither permanently affixed to external grey water tank, no grey water tank is installed in unit. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan to catch grease from external hood fan, evidence of grease spilling on the ground on exterior of unit. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination. **Warning**
29-01-4
Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed no waste water tank installed on unit. Unit is sending waste directly into external tank. **Warning**
28-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed gorditas stored uncovered and directly on reach in cooler shelf. **Warning**
08B-12-5
22
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no current license on vehicle. Observed license expired. observed license expired d Dec.1,2021 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: This violation is in case #2023022721 **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: This violation is in case #2023022721 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gap around rear door cannot be sealed properly when closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed hole not sealed in rear of trailer where electrical wire enters trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
35B-12-4
70
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed evidence of water dumped from exterior waste water tank. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed evidence of water dumped from exterior waste water tank. **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5-7 flies landing on cut cilantro on top of reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed 1 flying insect in MFDV at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired from 12/01/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired from 12/01/2021. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees wearing gloves preparing food, handling utensils, touch uniforms without changing gloves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed employee using cell phone with gloves on then handling bread and utensil. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dicer blades with buildup of food debris attached to wall above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed dicer blades with built up of food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 2023-03-24: Observed No proof of employee food handler training.**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 sausage prepared yesterday in reach in freezer with no date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed ground beef in reach in freezer not properly date marked prepared more than 24 hours. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed waste water tank as having a hole on the top that allows water to spill out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed waste water tank as having a hole on the top that allows water to spill out. Observed drain at valve on tank at ground level. **Time Extended**
28-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed improperly stored crow bar and drill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed drill and screwdriver on air conditioner. **Time Extended**
42-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed connections to wastewater tabs and gas tank as permanent. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed connections to wastewater tanks and gas tank as permanent. **Time Extended**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and bag of potatoes stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed bag of onions and bag of potatoes stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around back door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed bags of garbage on side of access road. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed box and bag of garbage behind/next to truck. **Time Extended**
33-08-4
29
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 2022-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to food truck has a gap under the door and on the sides. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Grand Taco Loco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Grand Taco Loco on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Grand Taco Loco?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Grand Taco Loco.
How does El Grand Taco Loco compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
El Grand Taco Loco most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has El Grand Taco Loco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Grand Taco Loco have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Grand 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 Grand Taco Loco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Grand Taco Loco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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