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TACO BELL #042850

11290 SUMMERLIN SQUARE BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33931 · 239 437-7177

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604651
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $280

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019017432Mar 11, 2019Apr 22, 2019$280

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice chute of soda dispenser in dining room.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge was unable to locate any proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small 20# CO2 cylinder unsecured near walk in cooler door.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Partial case of potato bites and French fries on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink and vacuum breaker not present between splitter and hose
High priority/29-34-4
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside the ice chute of front beverage dispenser
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large 50# CO2 cylinder not secured next to walk in cooler door.
Basic/51-11-4
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One certified food manager expired. Alexis Cruz 03-25-2019 and expired on 03-25-2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7
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. One employee working (Devon) did not have signed agreement. Operator had team member sign during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.