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TACO BELL # 143

2325 US HWY 92 W, Auburndale FL 33823

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats63
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307772
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed written procedures to manager..
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Emailed written procedures to manager..
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on the floor..
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. I'm served in shredded cheese, manager removed handle from shredded cheese..
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, and dust. Observed behind soft drink machine next to drive up window.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 13, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cheese, manager removed handle from food.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ion floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on table back of soft drink machine at drive thru window.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near hand sink next to drive up window.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter behind soft drink machine near drive up window.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of fryer shortening on floor next to heat cabinet. Manager removed shortening from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on counter holding soft drink station by pick up window.
Basic/23-03-4

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.