TACO BELL #042980
1515 SW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32601
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pepsi nozzle soiled at Togo drink machine. Stained cutting board on back up make line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license available in current owners name.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on fan shroud and ceiling in walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on floor of walk-in freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances and old.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue on food bin in walk-in cooler.
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the drive thru soda, tea and freezee nozzles have build up or foreign substance on them. A staff member went to start cleaning them.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the license under the old ownership was the only visible license.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice build up around the fan shroud in the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the lids for the bulk dry goods are soiled. ALSO, the bulk container with the bulk bag of cinnamon has an accumulation of cinnamon under the bag. And, the area behind the soda machine in the dining area has an accumulation of debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk containers of dry goods are not labeled.
Sep 23, 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 tip of the tea spouts at the drive thru have buildup. ALSO, the multiport spout for the pink lemonade has buildup.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed, blue scoop handle for the shredded cheese was touching the cheese, expo.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : a choking poster was not visible. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area behind the lid caddy in the dining room is soiled.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray sanitizer stored over to go tray and lid by the office storage racks. The spray was moved to cleaning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzle at the drive thru has build up in the spout.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor on the way to the restrooms. Women's restroom was clear, men,s restroom the key given nor the code would open the door.
Food stored on floor. Observed: a case of fries on the freezer floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: shred cheese scoop handle touching product. The scoop was adjusted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in the men,s restroom, a catch pan retaining water from under the hand wash sink water connection.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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: the plan for hazard clean up was not available. One was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzle in drive thru is soiled. ALSO, the multiport with Brisk has buildup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1/2 bottle of orange juice in the walk-in cooler over guest food.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the gaskets in the upright hot hold unit at the bottom of the door are not in place.
Food stored on floor. Observed: 2 cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection 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 cutting board on the make station by the fryer is stained. ALSO, the multiport Dr. Pepper and Brisk tea, the cones have build up(dining area) this item
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license is not available for review.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the 2 door hot hold cabinet(right side) the top door lower gasket is detached.
Food stored on floor. Observed an open case of fries on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of the splitter at the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pepsi nozzle soiled at Togo drink machine. Stained cutting board on back up make line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Large drink thermos on counter next to single service napkins at drive thru window, employee moved drink to office area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Red speaker on top of bulk container holding cinnamon sugar mix. Operator placed at office area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers by Three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled next to fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under/behind Three compartment sink.
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.