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TACO BELL #126

501 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863.467.4444

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700724
Grade history
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: sour cream at 51F, operator removed. The item was not deep enough into the cooling area.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Scoop handle in cheese. Operator removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall at walk in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed hands.
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: sour cream at 51F, operator removed. The item was not deep enough into the cooling area.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 51 F. The item was not deep enough into the cooling area. Operator removed.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at fryer location.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food: bracelet on whilst preparing tacos. Operator removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door propped open. Manager shut door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated on proper technique.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times items stored in hand washing sink by triple sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bulk rice, sugar and twists stored u dear prep sink in containers. Tops of containers were wet. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall no corner molding at wall by triple sink and at walk in.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing : used as dump sink as it is visibly soiled.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall: entire corner of wall at triple sink with no molding.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: area behind soda dispenser at customer area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink and at line.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.