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TACO BELL #042942

13545 SW 17 CT, Ocala FL 34473 · 352.821.5101

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202686
Grade history
DEC 23
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee on cook line wearing a watch while preparing orders.
Basic/13-07-4
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent outside of office.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle stored in cheese on cook line. Manager placed scoop in cheese properly.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from make line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 18, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink located in warewash area has green scorching pad inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on top shelf of unused walk in cooler not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing two bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area covered with standing water. Standing water under dining table and fountain area in dining room.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dusty over cooking equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 4, 2024Call 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. Sink in ware wash area has been removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 4, 2024 · Hand sink not located in ware wash area. Admin Complaint
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle and soda chute soiled with mold like substance near drive thru window.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink in ware wash area has been removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At end of cookline. Changed during this inspection.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two female managers certifications expired (06/08/2023).
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the dining area, soda machine soiled around exterior part of nozzles, also freeze machine. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled, manager cleaned all.
Basic/23-03-4

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.