TACO BELL #125
401 US HWY 27 S, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-452-2111
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 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 form via email at inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 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 →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand washing sink blocking it by the drive thru, operator moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in a bag of pasta in the kitchen, employee removed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding under sink in back of kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle is down in container of shredded cheese on the prep line, operator corrected.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator copy by email.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding is broken on the back wall by the sink in dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved on the prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink by drive thru is not draining properly.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution read 0ppm, employee changed out solution and read 200 ppm.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding under sink in back of kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet on while preparing orders, employee took off.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled in corners in the kitchen, under fryer equipment and food debris on the floor through the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 6x6 hole in the wall under soda dispenser in the drive thru area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease on them.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe leaking under the soda dispenser in the dining room.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees with a bracelet and a watch on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelf without air moving through to properly air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the prep area with a torn gasket.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on the floor, around the fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods are soiled with grease.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed when operator tested the sanitizer bucket it read 00ppm, operator changed out the water and read 200 ppm.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one of the employees with bracelets on, employee took off.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed employee using a non food grade bag to put cinnamon twists in.
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. Sent operator email to print copies of the agreement, witnessesed that they were filled out and signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine chute at soda dispenser in the drive thru area with pink slimy like substance and the soda dispenser in the dining room the ice chute has a black slimy substance.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen under prep table, gasket is torn.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent the operator an email copy of choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up pen off floor and rinse in handsink then change gloves without washing hands. Operator reviewed handwashing with employee. And employee removed gloves washed hands then added new gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical stored over coffee pods at front drive thru area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter area. Operator added towels
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handsink at warewash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed from use.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor/ foot mixer for handsink faucet that turns water on and off in disrepair.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed ground beef (122F - Hot Holding); in makeline. Small amount in bin operator discarded. Observed beans (130F - Hot Holding) in make line. Food not stirred frequently enough to maintain temperature throughout product. Operator stirred foods and temperatures were 158F throughout.
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. Proof provided with no dates. Operator corrected during inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no beard guard. Manager had employee add beard guard and wash hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food and souk debris under 3 bay and handsink along wall.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted and not covered in dry storage area. Manager inverted
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Operator hung mop.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two employees return from break and put on gloves and continue to prep foods without first washing hands before adding gloves. Operator advised employees to remove gloves wash hands and then put on new gloves before continuing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee engaged in food service with multiple bracelets on wrists.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees engaged in food service and one employee washing dishes with no beard guard.
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter from dining area and put on gloves to work foodline without washing hands. Corrected employee washed then added new gloves.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in makeline with deep scoring and discoloration.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks on line preparing foods with no beard guard.
Open dumpster lid. Lid broken and not closeable.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter from dining area and put on gloves to work foodline without washing hands. Corrected employee washed then added new gloves.
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 form via email at inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 employees working with food and no manager on site.
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 manager on site and no proof of employee training available at inspection.
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 via email at inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in makeline with deep scoring and discoloration.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks on line preparing foods with no beard guard.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form via email at inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Lid broken and not closeable.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area behind cup fill on ice dispenser with slimy buildup.
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.