TACO ARDIENTE

Name: TACO ARDIENTE
Address: 1219 N HOMESTEAD RD, LEHIGH ACRES, FL, 33936, US
Rating: 85

1219 N HOMESTEAD RD, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33936

License #4606856

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

85 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

February 3, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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TACO ARDIENTE in LEHIGH ACRES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 4 critical, 9 major, 20 minor.

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February 19, 2025

The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-05-4] Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door missing outside door handle.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working.
[11-26-1] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products in shared unisex restroom.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves in the warehouse washing area.
[22-08-4] 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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign available in the restroom used by employees.
[29-08-4] 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] 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.
[53A-03-7] 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.
[02C-04-5] 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] 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.