El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda
Last inspected:
221 Wood St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda averaged 4.4 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2022, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least three inspections (September 2025, August 2022, and March 2023), indicating a recurring pattern. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 documented 12 violations including improper cooking temperatures, lack of consumer advisory, and time as control violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 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· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Waste properly disposed.
- How many health inspections has El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda had?
- El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda find?
- El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, El Guero Tacos Restaurant in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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