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TACO BELL 02-23289

2035 NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 407.408.7196

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1502490
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area around passion fruit slushie dispenser, and surface area around drink nozzles in drive thru have mold like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spitter on mop sink no vacuum breaker on hose side.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice built up on inside and outside of door and gasket.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom has no hand wash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cell phone put it down and moved to dispense cheese to cold holding make table. Inspector stopped employee and educated him to wash and change gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter installed without additional vacuum breaker added.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding unit on cook line has food debris on shelves.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of single service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on drying rack wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan on drying rack cracked, operated discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom missing hand wash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. O ring area inside slushy dispenser nozzles require cleaning of mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided for manager on duty
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters last changed on 12-11-22.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License provided expired April 1, 2024, license is current.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated dust build up on them
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installed date 12-11-22
Intermediate/29-28-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Bag empty. Employee got new one Corrected to 250 ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Sent copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 gaps in hood filters
Basic/14-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer at door
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Bag empty. Employee got new one Corrected to 250ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500++ppm), operator drained triple sink and reset up. Retested at Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles to frozen drink machine- black like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water accumulation in light shields throughout back of kitchen
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cookline, operator has on order
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door.
Basic/14-69-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.