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TACO BELL

2424 WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-253-1881

Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504080
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 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 operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing on stainless hose side. Vacuum breaker is on at top of splitter. Needs relocated to stainless hose side
High priority/29-34-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ D. Bryant ex.11-23-25
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to drive thru, manager refilled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance around drive thru drink machine ice chute
Basic/22-20-5
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Ice buildup around door in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In 2 door traulsen next to walk in.
Basic/12B-13-4
The state's own report →
Feb 4, 2026Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee, she took gloves off and washed hands and donned new gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated dishwasher. He separated wet dishes.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker on incorrect valve at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached at top of splitter, not on valve for hose.
High priority/29-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager on duty has expired manager certification. Less than 4 employees working
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Verified license with old license.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. 2 new employees hired no employee reporting agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drive thru drink machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. 2 new employees hired no employee reporting agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bathroom facility not clean. Tissue paper on the floor, trash can filled.
Basic/32-07-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris at bottom of warming cabinet
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drive thru hand black substance build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not locate license. Verified with last inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom, no handwash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drive thru hand black substance build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/ Diane has no proof of manager certification
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink next to drive thru
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not locate license. Verified with last inspection.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom, no handwash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 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 operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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/ manager on duty does not have proof of certification
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. Emailed operator
Intermediate/11-26-1
Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen on drive thru side.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at triple sink area.
Basic/36-17-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Beef stored on walk in cooler floor. Manager states shelf broke.
Basic/08B-47-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink was replaced a week ago and has not replaced hand wash sign. Emailed hand wash sign to manager
Basic/31B-04-4

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.