El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee

Last inspected:

301 New Market Road W., Immokalee, FL 34142
Overview

El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee has been emergency-closed twice since 2021, including closures for rodent and fly activity on November 14, 2022, and fly activity on February 11, 2021. Across 23 inspections, the facility accumulated 277 violations—averaging 12 violations per inspection, more than double the statewide average of 5.2—and four disciplinary actions totaling $2,120 in fines. Employee health policy violations and improper cooking temperatures were recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025. Parasite destruction violations appeared in six consecutive inspections from December 2024 through October 2025. The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 documented 15 violations, including high-priority violations for employee health policy, consumer advisory, and parasite destruction, with the disposition noted as Inspection Completed - No Further Action. The facility also received an administrative complaint recommendation in May 2025 following seven high-priority violations.

Most recent closure: November 14, 2022 for rodent & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
296Violations
2Closures
$2,120in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee: Comparison to Collier County Averages

This Facility 12.3 violations / inspection 12.3 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg 4.01 violations / inspection 4.01 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Collier County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee
DateReasonReopened
Rodent & fly activity 08:18:00
Fly activity 11:17:00

El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $2,120.00

Disciplinary action history for El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2025033511 $360.00 Mar 28, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
7--2025044486 $560.00 May 8, 2025 Tampa
7--2022054802 $800.00 Nov 14, 2022 Fort Lauderdale
7--2021007580 $400.00 Feb 11, 2021 Miami (Doral)

El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection13 violations · 11 high priority
— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections45 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections32 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 7 inspections56 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority

El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee last inspected?
El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee last shut down?
El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee was last shut down on November 14, 2022 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee?
The most frequently cited violations at El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee had?
El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee find?
El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 19 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee ever been shut down?
Yes, El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,120.00 in fines.
How much has El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee been fined?
El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee has been fined a total of $2,120.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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