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TACO BELL #042860

11 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 5028742094

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604155
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2020040101Jul 6, 2020Sep 10, 2020$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-freezer beside thermalizer gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer on front line.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 14, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
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.
High priority/12A-25-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/43-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and brown sugar not date marked.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 5, 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drain covering soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from under grill.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Nov 15, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Jul 12, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom door handle very lose.
Basic/32-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5

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.