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TACO BELL

31001 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34602 · 352-345-8493

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3701186
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator manually poured sanitizer to proper ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensing nozzles in drive thru drink station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ceiling vent leaking on floor in front of front service counter.
Basic/28-02-4
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
May 8, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
1) Vent cover under steam table soiled with food debris. 2) Cres Cor heated cabinet shelves soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Ceiling vents and ceiling tile soiled with accumulated of dust and mold like Substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Cres Cor heated cabinet in cook line is broken and shelves in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Opened case of fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bathroom facility not clean. Restrooms soiled, toilet paper on floor, mens room hand sink soiled
Basic/32-07-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior bottom of warmer boxes on cook line spiked with food debris Drain area at front self service soda fountain soiled with debris, mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Box of hard taco shells in dry storage area opened, uncovered
Basic/08B-12-5
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped food contact surfaces down with sanitizer towel then changed gloves without washing hands and started making food, touching taco shells, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager
High priority/12A-07-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with no back flow preventer on side hooked up to a hose
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any of the hand sinks in the kitchen, two hand sinks were stocked, one hand sink in dish area has no paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License in frame expired 2018
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on prep table in dish area, drink removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of potatoes on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink heavily soiled with food debris Reach in freezer gaskets soiled Hot box gaskets soiled High chairs by restrooms heavily soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.