TACO BELL #042860
11 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 5028742094
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020040101 | Jul 6, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-freezer beside thermalizer gasket torn.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer on front line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch face while engaging in food preparation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed guest reach in to go storage bin and picked up order. The employee notified guest that was not appropriate.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and brown sugar not date marked.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drain covering soiled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from under grill.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator place gloves on after changing sanitizer bucket. Educated operator in properly washing hands prior to placing gloves on when changing assignments.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom door handle very lose.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.