Taco Pancho
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Pancho 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited six times.
Taco Pancho's latest score of 74 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over produce in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the bags cut leafy greens. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trays in handwashing sink behind front counter. The operator removed all trays from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner date marked beef and pork during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom.
32-04-4
82
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded pork and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw steak over box of avocado. The owner moved the raw steak beside the box of avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw steak on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
70
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jun 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter being utilized to fill water containers.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of salsa on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked eggs in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on pants and shirt. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not wiping hands on pants or shirt. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw ground beef on floor In walk-in cooler. The manager placed ground beef on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
55
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 beef (42F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (41F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of beef on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
61
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Pancho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Pancho on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Pancho?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Pancho.
How does Taco Pancho compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Taco Pancho most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
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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