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TACO BELL #042852

2714 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 5028742094

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604489
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2016019885Mar 30, 2016May 3, 2016$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Most recent (approximately 15) food employees with no proof of reporting agreement. Spoke with operator about keeping a list to make sure all employees are verifiably informed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on top of frozen drink machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
Basic/16-05-4
Aug 21, 2025Inspection 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 tiles missing and/or in disrepair under drink station near drive thru window leading to standing water, also gaps between floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall under drink station by drive thru window and behind fryer/rethermalizer.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses where contamination can occur. Tongs stored on shelving with food-contact side pointed toward employee access to handwash sink by fryer, where contact with employees washing hands will occur. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under drink station near drive thru window leading to standing water, also gaps between floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall under drink station by drive thru window.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, under iced tea station near drive thru window, leading to standing water.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall under iced tea station near drive thru window.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator unable to provide any original certificates for employees. Operator able to show proof that all training needed has been completed, with no employee names or completion date.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One unsecured by back exit of kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall under iced tea dispenser near drive thru window.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. Also missing vacuum breaker on hose Bibb to right side of main entrance. Repeat 8/3/2023. Spoke with operator about backflow protection and showed picture of vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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 operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Note: spoke with operator about having correct chemicals and equipment for clean up on site as indicated in written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator was able to provide proof of some employee training, certificates do not contain date of training for employees more than three years employed.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Hole in wall under ice tea station near drive thru window.
Basic/36-24-5
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
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/. Miguel Velazquez 07-25-2018
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, next to ceiling vent by back door.
Basic/36-32-5

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.