TACO BELL # 163
7763 SR 50, Groveland FL 34736 · 352-557-8584
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ -Zev
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pieces of food in hand sink near fryers.
Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink and behind fryers.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in freezer -containers on shelf in dish area
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and front door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water between fryers and reach in freezers
Floor in dining room has accumulation of debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryer cabinets have residue buildup -interior of dust pans are soiled -gaskets on walk in cooler are soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above and below triple sink and mop sink.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Garbage can located outside has broken lid.
Missing drain plug at trash dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryer cabinets -caulking behind triple sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -by back door
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make line
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -2 employees
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor and drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under soda machine at drive thru
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -top back fryer cabinets -exterior ice nozzle at drive thru -underside of heat lamps on make line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -over soda box on front line
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in freezer -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior side and area between it and wall in lobby
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -sanitizer bucket by cook line. operator replaced, rechecked 200 ppm
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Provided a copy to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -spray hose is soiled at the triple sink. -taco shell pans have a residue buildup on the cook line. -chip,holder has a residue buildup on the cook line.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at the hot water dispenser do not have an expiration date.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn in reach in freezer in the back area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top back side of fryers have a residue buildup. -caulking at triple sink area has a black residue buildup. -underside of tortilla grill has a residue buildup on cook line.
Aug 23, 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
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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. Provided form.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Above hot water station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under three compartment sink. -Under makeline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go gloves on floor in dry storage.
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.