TACO BELL #20
2375 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32119 · 386-788-8990
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019005354 | Nov 26, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Reach in freezer gaskets and surrounding area, Delfield freezer - Makeline cooler gaskets and surrounding area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brooklyn
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Over three compartment sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
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Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. - around drive thru under shelving, behind and side of freeze machine - fryer area
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - drive thru soda machine - walk in cooler shelving - shelf above steam table, shelf where some of the wrappers are stored. Operator began cleaning
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - chemical closet in dining room - next to safe - fryer area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above line cooler, underside of where paper wraps are stored, other surfaces in this area. Plexiglass covers for taco shells Outside of ice chute at drive thru
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - chemical closet in dining room - next to safe - fryer area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above line cooler, underside of where paper wraps are stored, other surfaces in this area. Plexiglass covers for taco shells Outside of ice chute at drive thru
Syrup/green liquid dripping in to 1/3 pan at freeze machine
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Evidence of water damage/mold like substance above Togo grab and go
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hood, grease, dust, and food debris under equipment on the floor and along molding
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Raphael, employed for about a year
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Evidence of water damage/mold like substance above Togo grab and go
Equipment in poor repair. - Bus tub used for cinnamon twists cracked and broken in multiple areas - gaskets for reach in freezer torn and soiled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler under shelving
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hood, grease, dust, and food debris under equipment on the floor and along molding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelving - walk in cooler gaskets mold like substance - back door and frame soiled with mold like substance/speckling - shelving in the back storage room mold like substance - around pipes near three compartment mold like substance
Wall soiled with mold like substance. - Where wallpaper is peeling off in the dining room - around 3 compartment sink - in the back storage room in areas
Water draining onto floor surface. - Small pvc pipe draining into the floor next to NuCO2 - pipe in walk in cooler above door dripping into a container and splashing onto the floor
Nov 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the dining room ice chute
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Evidence of water damage/mold like substance above Togo grab and go
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vents in the dining room a' AC and ceiling above three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. - Bus tub used for cinnamon twists cracked and broken in multiple areas - gaskets for reach in freezer torn and soiled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler under shelving
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hood, grease, dust, and food debris under equipment on the floor and along molding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelving - walk in cooler gaskets mold like substance - back door and frame soiled with mold like substance/speckling - shelving in the back storage room mold like substance - around pipes near three compartment mold like substance
Wall soiled with mold like substance. - Where wallpaper is peeling off in the dining room - around 3 compartment sink - in the back storage room in areas
Water draining onto floor surface. - Small pvc pipe draining into the floor next to NuCO2 - pipe in walk in cooler above door dripping into a container and splashing onto the floor
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the dining room ice chute
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Evidence of water damage/mold like substance above Togo grab and go
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vents in the dining room a' AC and ceiling above three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. - Bus tub used for cinnamon twists cracked and broken in multiple areas - gaskets for reach in freezer torn and soiled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler under shelving
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hood, grease, dust, and food debris under equipment on the floor and along molding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles loose and deep grout lines pooling water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelving - walk in cooler gaskets mold like substance - back door and frame soiled with mold like substance/speckling - shelving in the back storage room mold like substance - around pipes near three compartment mold like substance
Wall soiled with mold like substance. - Where wallpaper is peeling off in the dining room - around 3 compartment sink - in the back storage room in areas
Water draining onto floor surface. - Small pvc pipe draining into the floor next to NuCO2 - pipe in walk in cooler above door dripping into a container and splashing onto the floor
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the dining room ice chute
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Evidence of water damage/mold like substance above Togo grab and go
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vents in the dining room a¿¿ AC and ceiling above three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. - Bus tub used for cinnamon twists cracked and broken in multiple areas - gaskets for reach in freezer torn and soiled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler under shelving
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hood, grease, dust, and food debris under equipment on the floor and along molding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles loose and deep grout lines pooling water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelving - walk in cooler gaskets mold like substance - back door and frame soiled with mold like substance/speckling - shelving in the back storage room mold like substance - around pipes near three compartment mold like substance
Wall soiled with mold like substance. - Where wallpaper is peeling off in the dining room - around 3 compartment sink - in the back storage room in areas
Water draining onto floor surface. - Small pvc pipe draining into the floor next to NuCO2 - pipe in walk in cooler above door dripping into a container and splashing onto the floor
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Visible soda buildup/staining, interior soda nozzles in the dining room.
Condensation line in walk in cooler ends over door, actively dripping onto the floor during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline under equipment and along walls in back area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of fryers, loose/cracked tiles. Baseboard in disrepair entrance on the left to dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Area around gaskets, freezer cabinet and reach in cooler - walk in cooler shelving rusted, lightly soiled - soil around base of hot water dispenser
Wall soiled with mold like substance, back storage room particularly in the corner near walk in freezer
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream bottle 46F in unit across from hood system. Just stocked within previous 30 minutes per operator. Returned to walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. New wiping cloth bucket dispensed at over 400 ppm quat. Operator watered down and approximately 400 ppm was reached. Brand allows 150- 400 ppm quat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup soda machine in lobby, nozzles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with light mold like build up. Wall behind bag in the box soda lightly soiled with mold like buildup,
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic chip container cracked and chipped. New containers on order per manager
Food stored under dripping water. Condensation dripping from walk in cooler fan onto case of food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around freezer door
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet for prep sink drips and cannot be turned off fully
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomatoes 46-49F, per operator stored on top portion of reach-in cooler on ice less than 2 hours, operator states ownership has been notified that the reach-in cooler is not holding temperature, operator relocated to lower portion of the reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -food assembly line cutting boards are lightly stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over triple sink has an accumulation of dust/debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying shelf above the triple sink, operator reorganized
Equipment in poor repair. -top of food assembly reach-in cooler not holding temperature, foods currently on ice, operator states she has notified the ownership
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath and behind the fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states the floor tiles beneath the fryers are in such a state of disrepair that it is difficult to pull the fryers out to clean the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on door of walk-in freezer, preventing door from properly closing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic behind drive thru soda nozzles has an accumulation of debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -lower portion of food assembly table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -operator tested, 0ppm, operator refilled sanitizer and retested, 300ppm
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -women's restroom water only 83F -men's restroom water only 84F
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -cardboard boxes and wooden pallet on ground under/around dumpster
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on door of walk-in freezer, preventing door from properly closing
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over fryers have a light accumulation of dust
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black-mold-like substance
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.