TACO BELL 1323300
1120 MALABAR RD SE, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 407-408-7196
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In use sour cream top of cold line at 45f cold holding for approximately 3 hours, operator iced the container to properly maintain temperature below 41f cold holding. Second temp at 37f cold holding.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In use sour cream top of cold line at 45f cold holding for approximately 3 hours, operator iced the container to properly maintain temperature below 41f cold holding. Second temp at 37f cold holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in hot holding unit soiled with food debris bottom shelf under shells.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans in walk in cooler bagged no date marking. Operator dated, carry over from last evening.
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of hot holding unit soiled with food debris. Total three units.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near prep line blocked by garbage can.
Bathroom facility not clean. Male restroom toilet seat soiled.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Drive through area standing water on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table door gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old marker labels on clean stacked bins. Moved to wash.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under fryer clogged, with standing water.
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on dryer rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up, repaired two days ago but came back and is present on floor and cases of food. Manager has work order in for this.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both hot holding reach ins have food debris on bottom shelves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at drive through missing towels.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic food container cracked, manager discarded.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer, last delivery two days ago.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Slushy machine dispenser nozzles have mold like substance at the O-rings, not in contact with slushy mixture when discharged. Make table, reach in freezer, and hot holding reach ins have solid gaskets.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has old food debris on bottom shelf.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile floors at make table and drive through soiled with soda and food debris.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Feb 29, 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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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soda nozzles had residue on machine by the drive thru.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Hot side by office
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans near dish pit not completely air dried before being stacked
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