TACO BELL
116 W. REA RD, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-658-3960
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black and brown like substance on ice chute in the dining area at soda dispenser.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of cup in the handle of a container of shredded cheese on the prep table, employee moved.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around the walk in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in gasket in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelves wet-in between them another properly air drying, operator spread pans out to dry correctly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground around both dumpsters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in freezer soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor by the back door, operator put back on wall under the sign.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gas can stored in the dry storage area.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a pesticide in a spray container stored in the dry storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a Co2 tank unsecured at the syrup box rack.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting due to being stacked with no airflow. Operator removed the containers from being stacked by placing them vertically to allow airflow.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 150ppm corrected to 300ppm. Operator used hot water instead of required cool temp water.
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. Operator had employees read and sign during inspection.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed gaskets on slushie machine with black debris at gasket above cup fill area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected to 200ppm found at 100ppm Manager corrected to 200ppm.
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. Inspector provided form at inspection via email.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repositioned to allow air flow.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator replaced all sanitizer bucket solutions with new.
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.