TACO BELL #029567
1800 MAIN STREET, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-736-3302
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies in dry storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082093 | Nov 5, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line. Interior of soda nozzles by drive through soiled with debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of soda machine in lobby has accumulation of black mold like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors for men's restroom not self closing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on cook line wearing bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator light switch broken and cracked,
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer light in disrepair, unable to turn on.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies in dry storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line. Interior of soda nozzles by drive through soiled with debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of soda machine in lobby has accumulation of black mold like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors for men's restroom not self closing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on cook line wearing bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting utensils in ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator light switch broken and cracked,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area outside soda nozzles by drive through soiled with debris.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer light in disrepair, unable to turn on.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed hands in pockets before putting on gloves no hand wash.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by reach in cooler near managers office. 1 live fly by soda machine in dining area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of soda machine in dining area has accumulation of mold like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on taco station near managers office.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen as accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area outside of soda machine in dining area and by drive through soiled with debris. Shelves in dry storage soiled with debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Nov 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in ware washing area wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors throughout kitchen has standing water in the grout. Grout is not even with the tile and is allowing standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with chips, cheese, chicken, and other food debris.
Nov 5, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 9 flies in managers office 2 flies in kitchen 1 fly in dining room.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 large ant in lobby, on floor by front counter.
Raw sewage Covering floor of both bathrooms and flowing to front door, by dining room. Both bathroom floors have raw sewage back up from the drains. Sewage water is flowing into the dining room into the front door. Manager closed the restaurant.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. No sewage back up when inspectors arrived, during inspection an employee went to the ladies room and came back to the kitchen to tell the manager that the bathroom floor drain was overflowing. The manager locked the ladies room door and put a sign on the door, saying the lobby is closed. Later in inspection men's room drain also began to overflow. Operator has called for repairs. Manager has decided to close the restaurant.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vaccum breaker on splitter.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium at cook line and triple sink 400 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No restrooms for employees or customers at this time.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in ware washing area wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors throughout kitchen has standing water in the grout. Grout is not even with the tile and is allowing standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with chips, cheese, chicken, and other food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with standing water. Cup holders filled with standing water under self serve soda machine. Exterior of icee machine nozzles soiled with black mold like substance. Soda machine at drive through soiled behind nozzles. Operator began cleaning areas.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Sanitizer dispensing system in three compartment spraying water when water is turned on. Operator repaired dispenser.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet on prep sink. Water will not shut off.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket measured at 0ppm. Operator corrected Remeasured at 400ppm
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained white cutting boards in the prep line coolers.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of of food debris and grease on floor cook line prep area, storage area and behind and under equipment
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Dispensing scoops had handle touching the shredded cheese in 2 pans.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of dead insects. 5 termite wings and 2 dead flies observed on window sill at corner booth in restaurant. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At corner booth in seating area.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamy jalapeño sauce 56F held on counter. Operator placed sauce under refrigerator
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching cheese.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce holding food not labeled.. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container.
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.