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TACO BELL #042896

1985 41 AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4100960
Grade history
OCT 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 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 · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017045962Aug 10, 2017Oct 5, 2017$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored next to drink syrups and clean container at drive thru window
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes not stored inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash next to drive thru due to food debris
Basic/29-20-5
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1984 41ST AVE, Vero Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under steamer
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1984 41ST AVE, Vero Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have some grease buildup
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

Recorded at 1984 41ST AVE, Vero Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de gallo in walk in
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In French fries
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go boxes in shed
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1984 41ST AVE, Vero Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer is broken. Technicians are onsite working on freezer.
Basic/14-74-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 1984 41ST AVE, Vero Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stainless freezer by fryers And walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cheese handle touching product
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1984 41ST AVE, Vero Beach — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee dipped gloved hands in sanitizer bucket and then grabbed tortillas and placed on warmer. Had another employee translate to her to remove gloves, throw away tortillas and wash hands prior to putting on new gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at drive thru.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cabinet under drink station in lobby soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Along wall some ice buildup
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in contact with cheese
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles stored on the floor in the shed.
Basic/25-05-4

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.