TACO BELL #042933
3325 NW PINE AVE, Ocala FL 34475 · 352-820-4984
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017049037 | Oct 5, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | $840 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants then placed napkins in bag without washing hands. Manager spoke with employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Area near walk in freezer door has standing water.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of soda syrup on floor behind soda rack. Opened case of fries on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Icee tray filled with sticky syrup.
Aug 7, 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone charger on top of case of taco wraps. Moved charger.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomatoes marked on wall in front of walk-in cooler as being expired on 4/12. Manager stated that date was incorrect. Tomatoes in walk-in cooler marked as expiring on 4/22.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink across from three compartment sink. Manager provided towels at hand washing sink.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from wall in prep area across from fryers, plumbing for hand washing sink is sticking out of wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from make line.
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink on plans near prep sink on side wall no longer installed. Canisters of dry goods in place. Plumbing is sticking out wall.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mountain Dew nozzle in dining area has mold like substance.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink on plans near prep sink on side wall no longer installed. Canisters of dry goods in place. Plumbing is sticking out wall.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bin with multiple food items labeled as employee food on top of case of pico de gallo in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over press on cook line soiled with food debris.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer in blue bucket has debris and is grey in color.
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand wash sink along training wall, where "slim Sadie" is written on the wall.
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand wash sink along training wall, where "slim Sadie" is written on the wall.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back of kitchen.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched glasses and shirt then changed gloves without washing hands.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at sink in ware wash area. Filled during this inspection.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Female manager unaware of employee food safety training and employee health reporting requirements.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large tank in back room not secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is in a green three ring binder.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fountain machine in dining area soiled with black thick substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer. Maintenance person working on walk in freezer door during this inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop inside beans on cookline.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids in dispenser with food contact portion up next to drive thru window. Manager flipped top lid.
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.