El Gran Taco Loco
301 New Market Road W., Immokalee
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
Disposition
Warning Issued
Inspector's notes
- Basic·Current license, properly displayed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4 - Basic·Current license, properly displayed
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal on unit. **Warning**
50-03-4 - Basic·Other conditions sanitary and safe operationCorrected on-site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Printed and gave operator choking poster.
51-13-4 - Basic·Food and equipment thermometers provided and accurate
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach on units. **Warning**
05-09-4 - High Priority·Hands clean and washed properly
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot running water only potable water available is cold. **Warning**
12A-19-4 - High Priority·Separating raw animal foods from each other, RTE foods
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above tortillas in reach in stand up cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6 - High Priority·Food safe and unadulterated; sound condition
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw ground beef 52F, raw chicken 52F, raw chorizo 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, shredded cheese 54F, Sliced ham 51F, sliced cucumbers 67F. **Warning**
01B-02-5 - High Priority·Receiving and holding PH/TCS foods cold
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw ground beef 52F, raw chicken 52F, raw chorizo 52F, diced tomatoes 52F, shredded cheese 54F, Sliced ham 51F, sliced cucumbers 67F **Warning**
03A-02-5 - High Priority·Receiving and holding PH/TCS foods hot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef at 92F on kitchen table. **Warning**
03B-01-6 - Intermediate·Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employeeCorrected on-site
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 and gave operator a copy of clean up form.
11-27-4 - Intermediate·Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled . **Warning**
22-02-4 - Intermediate·Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink does not have running water. **Warning**
27-19-4 - Intermediate·Food manager certification; knowledge/active managerial control
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. **Warning**
53A-01-7 - Intermediate·Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kits; gauges
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1 - Intermediate·Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4 - Intermediate·State approved food handler training; employee training
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 of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5 - Intermediate·Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee
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 employment reporting agreement and gave to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1 - Intermediate·Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Violation codes
12 categories| Count | Violation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Food from approved source; safe and unadulterated |
| 2 | Temperature control for safety foods (receiving, holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) |
| 1 | Food and equipment thermometers provided and accurate |
| 1 | Raw/RTE food separation; food protection during prep and storage |
| 2 | Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee |
| 1 | Handwashing; employee hygiene |
| 1 | Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kits; gauges |
| 1 | Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized |
| 3 | Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure |
| 2 | Current license, properly displayed |
| 1 | Other conditions sanitary and safe operation |
| 2 | Food management certification; employee training |