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TACO BELL #042916

616 W MAIN ST, Inverness FL 34450

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1900590
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
High priority/50-17-3
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
3--2024006952Nov 9, 2023Mar 6, 2024$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
High priority/50-17-3
Jul 16, 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
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Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler under make line. Employee cleaned reach in cooler during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink leaking by dish area.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hand wash sink across from office is loose, beginning to detach from wall.
Basic/36-51-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster. On green dumpster
Basic/33-11-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber and clear pans
Basic/16-48-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink across from office is dripping, won't shut off
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, at cook line and front counter Corrected to 100 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager picked up sanitizer from another store during the inspection.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in men's restroom. Provided sign to operator who posted
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 7, 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 ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4

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.