TACO BELL #042917
3408 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.372.0453
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
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FEB 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect by the CO2 area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect by the CO2 area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed : the quaternary ammonia at the end of the cook/fry line was at 0 ppm. This was dumped.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the second from the left multiport soda nozzle has buildup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the current license was not available for review.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed : a dead roach under the single garbage can in the dining area. This was swept up by staff.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed : on the prep line, shredded cheese handle touching product. This was adjusted up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the inside of the trash receptacles in the dining area area soiled. ALSO, in the cabinet under the soda machine in the dining area, an accumulation of trash and debris. And in the dining area condiment holder, the cavity has straw and napkin debris. The soda machine counter behind the machine has an accumulation of debris.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : an accumulation of debris on the floor under each dining area trash can/receptacle. ALSO, by the CO2 tank. And in the corner under the 3 compartment sink. And under the boxed soda rack, a pool of spilled syrup.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed : a lack of a hazardous event clean up procedure. One was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the drive thru tea urn spout has residue. ALSO, the rails on the 'drive thru' prep area has dried food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : Sam's Certified Food Manager certificate was not in the binder.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the only license available was from the previous owner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the soda cabinet in the dining area has buildup of paper trash.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed : lack of a plan for hazardous clean up. One was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the cone tips of the dining area soda machine are soiled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed : on the expo line and drive thru, shredded cheese scoop handle touching product. These were adjusted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : napkins are on the floor in dry storage.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the hot hold cabinet for the drive thru has an accumulation of debris on the inside ledges. ALSO, the tea spout at the drive thru has buildup, and so does the Mt Dew diffuser.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: no choking poster was found. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: on the slushee machine, the silver plate behind the slushee ports is soiled.
Water filter not located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Observed: the 3 water filters are blocked in a corner, by shelves on each side. They were last changed 12-2023.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: a fly in between the 2 make lines by the 3 door reach-in freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: drive thru expo staff hike pants with gloves on, and continued working, no glove change.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: salsa on the drive thru expo line, 44°.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray bottle of restroom cleaner on the dry food shelves next to the office, over food.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan available for review.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the drive through soda nozzles is soiled.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles in the dining area and drive thru have buildup.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed: no Ambient air thermometer visible in the reach-in cooler under the drive thru make table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area behind the slushee nozzles is soiled. ALSO, inside the 3 bulk item bins(sugar) there is an accumulation of food debris. ALSO, under the lid caddy at the dining room soda machine, it is soiled.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: the plywood under the counter is not sealed.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the baseboards and floor along the edge of the walls,(kitchen, front line, storage, to go cabinet ) have an accumulation of debris and soiled.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the hose connection outside the ide door is missing a vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: all soda nozzles in the dining area and multiple soda and tea nozzle in the drive thru have build up in the cones.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license was not available for review.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a jacket and speaker in dry storage stored on the tortillas.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the shredded cheese scoop was touching product on the taco make line. The handle was adjusted.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the unsweetened tea nozzle in the drive thru area has build up. ALSO, the Dr Pepper multiport nozzle in the dining area has build up. ALSO, the ice chute in the dining area has pink foreign substance on the left edge of the chute.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on the drive thru make line, handles for scoops touching shredded cheese.
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