Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres
Last inspected:
1219 N Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres has accumulated 158 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility operated under the prior name Two Sheas Cafe & Deli in 2016 before rebranding. Fire inspections documented two citations for portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone, both cited in 2016 under the previous operator. The most frequently cited violations involve cleaning of multi-use utensils, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. discussed fire extinguisher gauge with operator. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres had?
- Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres find?
- Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Ardiente in Lehigh Acres operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Two Sheas Cafe & Deli (2016-2016).
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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.
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