Lehigh Acres, Lee County

TACO ARDIENTE

1219 N HOMESTEAD RD, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24347041

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sausage patties and pico in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat sausage patties and pico. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24347040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 24347039

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working.

11-26-1

Detail 24347043

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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The owner filled out form during Inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24347044

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.

32-05-4

Detail 24347042

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door missing outside door handle.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 24027047

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the door in glass door reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24027049

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 24027048

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in the interior of the microwave on the left of the make table. Repeat Violation

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 23436770

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM training expired operator states they took the test but have not received their copy yet. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 23436771

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed no date marking on food prepared onsite when portioned and frozen.

53B-05-5

Detail 23436776

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. Observed employees training expired operator states they took the test but have not received their copy yet. Corrective Action Taken Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23436774

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products in shared unisex restroom. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23436775

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves in the warehouse washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23436769

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in the microwave ovens on the cook line above the make table. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23436773

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign available in the restroom used by employees. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23436768

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from faucet of the ADA compliant hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23436772

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table next to make top table not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 23020118

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of liquid Tylenol on the spice shelf rack across from the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 23020123

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw eggs stored in glass door reach in cooler by the front counter stored above unwashed lettuce and produce.

22-02-4

Detail 23020120

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on make top table cutting board across from the grill on the cook line. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 23020117

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on left side gasket of double door glass reach in cooler on the cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 23020116

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves in the warehouse washing area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23020122

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up of food debris inside the microwave on the cook line.

29-08-4

Detail 23020121

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from faucet of the ADA compliant hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 23020119

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table next to make top table not stored in sanitizing solution.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 22417815

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen stored on shelf in dry storage with food products. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22417818

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and cleaning brush in hand wash sink by front counter.

35B-02-4

Detail 22417821

Basic - Insect control device installed over food storage area. Observed bug zapper on top shelf of rack where food supplies are stored, across from mop sink.

05-09-4

Detail 22417817

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 22417820

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in unisex restroom. Providing operator with hand wash. Emailed form HR 5030-111. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22417819

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food and grease on shelf below grill in kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22417816

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed build up of food debris inside reach in cooler across from the cook grill.

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-07-4

Detail 22102351

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins and headache medicine on same shelf as spices. Operator moved medicine to different location. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22102352

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in shared restroom in restaurant. Repeat Violation

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21809708

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 appropriate information. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21809706

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build up food debris.

11-26-1

Detail 21809703

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 appropriate information. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 21809704

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above cookline. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21809709

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on trash can in women's room. Repeat Violation

36-63-4

Detail 21809705

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood vents with accumulation of grease, grease dripping from front of hood above grill.

36-01-4

Detail 21809702

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of food debris and grease under equipment on cook-line.

23-03-4

Detail 21809707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and food debris on shelf under grill.

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-28-4

Detail 21527318

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 operator folding his arms with hands on clothes. Educated operator on proper hand washing techniques. Corrective Action Taken

08A-17-6

Detail 21527324

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw Chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. operator moved Chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21527326

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.

31A-09-4

Detail 21527319

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. operator moved stool. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21527320

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-08-5

Detail 21527327

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed containers of salsa not day dated, in reach in cooler unit.

36-36-4

Detail 21527317

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Ceiling tile missing over stove.

32-12-5

Detail 21527325

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in womens restroom.

13-03-4

Detail 21527322

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no hair restraint. While engaged in food preparation.

21-04-4

Detail 21527321

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21527323

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup in microwave.

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20682457

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and beef over cooked food in reachin cooler, storage corrected Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20682455

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 20682459

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor

16-46-4

Detail 20682454

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

06-01-5

Detail 20682456

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Rice thawing at room temperature

21-12-4

Detail 20682458

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 20442938

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food prep area Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food prep area Time Extended Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20442939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris in mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Food debris in mop sink Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 20442940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Time Extended

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 20441822

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over dry storage shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 20441823

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 50 live flies observed in mop sink. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20441821

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food prep area Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20441820

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep area Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20441825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris in mop sink Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20441824

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning