Taco Pancho
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Pancho has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Bonita Springs restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hector expired 1/18/2024, Ramundo expired 1/05/2025, Magali expired 1/18/2024.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the the ice machine chute of soda machine in lobby.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator placed silverware downward. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
58
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee was ,chopping ready-to-eat with bare hands. Operator discarded lettuce and had employee wash hands and don gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by broom. Operator removed broom. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Can opener blade rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
82
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In tall white reach-in freezer in prep part of kitchen, raw beef stored over ready-to-eat cooked pork. Discussed with operator proper food storage in a freezer. Due to large volume of frozen foods operator was unable to rearrange freezer at time of inspection. Also in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw ready-to-eat fish ceviche. Provided operator with Safe Food Storage handout.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
03D-06-5
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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. This is a repeat violation from 1/31/2023 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cut tomatoes per operator cut at room temperature 2 hours ago stored in walk-in cooler not adequately cooling, stored in large, stacked plastic containers completely covered.
03D-15-4
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. This is a repeat violation from 1/31/2023. **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 in walk-in cooler inconsistent date labeling system, operator is labeling with discard date of 8 days.
02C-02-5
43
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over bottles of beer by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Spoke with operator about proper chemical storage. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb under prep area handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
67
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on main prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Pancho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Pancho on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Pancho?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Pancho.
How does Taco Pancho compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Taco Pancho most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Taco Pancho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Pancho have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Pancho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Pancho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Pancho is inspected around three times per year on average.
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