El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero
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22909 Lyden Drive, Estero, FL 33928El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero has received 12 inspections since 2022, documenting 64 total violations and averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the 12 inspections, and handwashing and food contact surface violations recurred across multiple inspections. On March 14, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following the discovery of improper hand/arm washing violations. The facility's most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 found 15 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero: Comparison to Lee County Averages
El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero last inspected?
- El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero had?
- El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero find?
- El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero ever been shut down?
- No, El Gaucho Inca Bistro in Estero has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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