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TACO BELL #042914

2380 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34471

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats63
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202764
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Three Wasp like nests over the front entrance to establishment
High priority/35A-09-4
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
5--2019002210Jan 4, 2019Feb 1, 2019$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink. Manager placed cover on drain.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored above three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath and behind fryers greasy with old chips. Manager cleaned floor during inspection.
Basic/36-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from make line. Manager provided hand towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink. Manager placed cover on drain.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Make employee in kitchen, beard guard not covering mustache.
Basic/13-04-4
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle behind building. Manager closed lid during inspection.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in kitchen next to drive thru. Hood vents above fryers. Drain hoses for dining room soda machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Three Wasp like nests over the front entrance to establishment
High priority/35A-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on back wall and behind cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on prep line
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in walk-in-cooler has ice build up behind cooing unit and ice on the floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on left side of prep line nearest to drive thru window
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Jul 23, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( cheese ) on prep line. Employee removed scoops from cheese.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on prep line has standing water that drips out when the door is opened.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the drive thru area, ice chute soiled, also freeze nozzles soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the drive thru area, soda base with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, Manger cleaned.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2023Inspection 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. At the drive thru area, soda machine soiled, also exterior part of the ice chute. Reach-in cooler Gaskets at the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.