TACO BELL #127
1698 US HWY 27, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-402-0132
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's door in stall is not self-closing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator updated to current license by end of inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no beard guards, employees placed one on.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door in men's bathroom not self-closing.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on in food preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of clear pans on the shelve in the dry storage area with water in between and not air drying properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the bottom of the walk in freezer door where the weather strip is missing, operator stated work order is in to be fixed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in the pan of shredded mix cheese on the prep table, operator corrected.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose in the mop sink below the flood rim, operator moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard on in food preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer, operator showed that there is a work order submitted for it, on August 22nd, 2025.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in shredded cheese on the prep table, employee moved.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop sink not air drying properly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors under the fryers soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover was missing. Operator provided drain cover.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Refried beans on line. Operator removed.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Back room. Operator placed at back sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled and caulking at back triple sink. Operator will clean.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on all make tables.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk-in cooler soiled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Operator has forms signed for older employees but two recent employees started a week ago have no proof that they have been informed of reporting illness. Forms must be signed on day of hire for new employees.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and liquid spillage on floor at drink syrup rack at back storage.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed black debris on ice chute at dining room self service. Manager put on schedule to clean today.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 handout form via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice dispenser at dining area observed with slimy residue on drop chit. Manager had employee clean and sanitize.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured tanks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed condenser fan cover in walk-in cooler with visible dust buildup.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no beard guard.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened box of cup lids stored on floor at back beside CO2 tanks.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 100ppm Manager discarded and refilled corrected to 200ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt shaker not labeled at back prep area. Anager labeled.
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.