TACO BELL # 175
2801 S SR 7, Wellington FL 33414 · 561-204-9503
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep station: French fries (97-136F - Hot Holding) As per operator prepared 15 minutes ago. Container over stacked. Operator tossed as per company policy.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025090216 | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled personal hand held fan to blow air on face to cool down in kitchen, after without washing hands employee handled single service cups to restock drive thru, discussed with operator, employee washed hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to reach in freezer at entrance to kitchen no hand washing soap, discussed with operator who provided soap.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At make line multiple bottles of sauces not labeled, discussed with operator who labeled bottles.
Jul 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled customer debit / credit card and without washing hands employee handled prepared food items to pack into to go bag for customer, discussed with operator who educated employee and had employee wash hands.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee put finger in mouth, touched hat then began handling clean cup lids; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At 3 point of entrance; one point of entrance not protected with hose attached and landing on mop sink floor.
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. Employee hired approximately 20 days. Emailed to operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Oct 7, 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cell phone then handled handle of hot box to open; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator changed to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee with gloves on in prep area, touched clothes, felt inside pants pocket and then touched prep area without changing gloves. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put clean gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep station: French fries (97-136F - Hot Holding) As per operator prepared 15 minutes ago. Container over stacked. Operator tossed as per company policy.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with the poster of Big 6 via email. Operator posted.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/ food debris. Advised operator to clean.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At prep area: open box containing take out boxes for food, soiled with food debris Advised operator to protect take out items from contamination.
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