TACO BELL #042943
15350 NW 144 WAY, Alachua FL 32615
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Manager printed written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 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 wearing gloves pulled down on their shirt, then touched headset and front counter screen, then handled Ready-To-Eat taco shell and prepared and order, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has calcium accumulation on tip of liquid discharge spout
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea maker has accumulation of white substance accumulated at opening of water dispenser
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve trays and lids not inverted or protected. Manager discarded items.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand washing sinks at front counter and next to office.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink next to back door.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink outside of office, 181F.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go container on kitchen shelf. Manager turned container over.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer reading -60F, ambient temperature 38F.
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 for establishment. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make lines.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 76F.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor and wall of walk-in freezer.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager changed bag of quaternary concentrate, 200 ppm.
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. Manager printed written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line reach-in coolers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to office. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 78F.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in back of parking lot.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in warmer next to make line: beans (117F - Hot Holding); rice (121F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items reheated and placed in steam table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager began to reheat items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained.
Dumpster rusted at bottom. Dumpster behind the building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame of reach-in cooler beneath make line next to drive thru. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and proceeded to prep food without changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make lines. Nozzles of hot water dispenser in dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from drive thru.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler beneath make line next to drive thru. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
Stored food not covered. Cinnamon sugar mix stored on shelf in dry storage across from dish area.
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.