TACO BELL #042856
17460 BEN HILL GRIFFIN PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 5028742094
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024048042 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at taco make station.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, hood system over fryer and rethermalizer. Operator hung the proper container for catching grease.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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)
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.