Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

EL GUERO TACOS RESTAURANT

221 WOOD ST, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 9, 2026
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24291365

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. Operator able to provide the test strips by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24291362

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the interior bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the food debris. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24291363

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside the mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop to hang to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24291364

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24027892

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24027894

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24027893

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping rice with bowl. Employee changed to a large handle spoon to scoop the rice. Corrected On-Site

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23645710

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper towels inside kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23645712

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-04-4

Detail 23645709

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door not tight fitting.

06-01-5

Detail 23645711

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23398095

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 the written procedure.

11-26-1

Detail 23398096

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 the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23398094

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.