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TACO BELL #042856

17460 BEN HILL GRIFFIN PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 5028742094

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606944
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 on boxes, shelves in back dry storage area nearest office area. 12 by mop sink and nearby boxes. 10 around self service soda machine and trash in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-6/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--2024048042Jul 18, 2024Sep 6, 2024$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at taco make station.
Basic/14-69-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, hood system over fryer and rethermalizer. Operator hung the proper container for catching grease.
Basic/14-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On non food contact parts of soda machines, on shelving underneath self service soda machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 on boxes, shelves in back dry storage area nearest office area. 12 by mop sink and nearby boxes. 10 around self service soda machine and trash in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · 8 small flying insects observed by mop sink on nearby boxes. Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On non food contact parts of soda machines, on shelving underneath self service soda machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 on boxes, shelves in back dry storage area nearest office area. 12 by mop sink and nearby boxes. 10 around self service soda machine and trash in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
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. Operator unable to provide proof at time of inspection. Provided forms to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On non food contact parts of soda machines, on shelving underneath self service soda machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 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. Operator had forms completed by employees during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of beverage dispenser in dining room has mold like substance on sides and top of exterior of unit.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm) in sanitizer buckets on line. Operator replaced Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.