TACO BELL #124
2357 US HWY 70 SE, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-491-5110
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— 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. Inspector Provided handout via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016043300 | Sep 13, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $250 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in a bag of cinnamon, operator removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup in a food preparation area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet while preparing food on cook line, employee took off.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in freezer in the dry storage area that is not working.
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed bike in dry storage area, next to syrups, employee moved.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing orders.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer not working in the dry storage area.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a bike leaning against rack of soda dispenser boxes in back of kitchen, employee moved bike.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Observed employee bag on the shelf in the kitchen, operator moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on in food preparation area, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the fryer door handle.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection 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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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone that did not change gloves or washed hands before food preparation.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and emailed agreements to manager, read and had employees signed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on a 1/3 of the cutting board on the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the ledge above reach in cooler on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bulk food bins had food debris on them, manager removed.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles with black crusty debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager I stacked for air circulation.
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed bulk flour/ sugar containers with exterior soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed open box of cheese on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed on shelf.
Observed ice chute on ice dispensing soda machines at dining area and at drive through with black growth on interior.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator sent back through dishwash.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ed make line cooler not holding foods at 41F or colder. Foods on line for more than 4 hours see stop sale. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) unit was frozen up and not circulating cold. Manager discarded foods put in call for maintenance. Will use time as a public health control until cooler is repaired.
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. Inspector Provided handout via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2nd handsink at makeline blocked by 2 floor cleaning implements. Manager removed items.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form at inspection via email.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at back handsink beside 3 bay.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while engaged preparing foods.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed greasy and black residue on pans stored at dish dry rack.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no conveniently located garbage can at back handsink. Operator provided can.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed cloudy water and food particles in wash water.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas can located at back inside store near observed plastic gas can stored 3 feet from propane burning hot water heater.
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.