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TACO BELL #39584

3601 13 ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 9016819778

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5902155
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022001581Jan 3, 2022Feb 9, 2022$400
4--2017045729Aug 8, 2017Nov 9, 2017$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on both sides of cookline
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on pipes
Basic/14-69-4
Light not functioning. One in hood over fryers
Basic/36-62-4
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On one hot holding tray on clean dish rack over three compartment sink
Basic/16-46-4
The state's own report →
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink on cooks line has been removed Spoke to plan review regarding hand sink removal on plans
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat sanitizers strip has water damage
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink on cooks line has been removed Spoke to plan review regarding hand sink removal on plans
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat sanitizers strip has water damage
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage over triple sink
Basic/24-08-4
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink between cooks line and drive thru has been removed
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Per operator when remodel was done hand wash sink was removed due to being incorrectly installed. Operator is on a 60 day warning to submit plans to plan review and must include plan review application and menu. There are no plans on file for this establishment. dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink between cooks line and drive thru has been removed
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by dry storage
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream and pancakes stored in reach in freezer by fryers
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal shut when closed
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both sides of cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in container with sugar at drive thru
Basic/14-01-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of refried beans and a case of to go paper bags stored on floor at dry storage area
Basic/08B-47-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and shelving at walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container at drive thru
Basic/02D-01-5
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make tables on both sides of food station
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from cup at fry station and throw cup away after finishing drink
Basic/12B-12-5
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at food prep area next to drive thru missing the push pedal to obtain water. Employees have to push exposed metal piece with the side of their foot at an angle to obtain water.
Basic/29-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on fan and hardware around fan at walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer. Being repaired 4 door hot box bottom right door repeat
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Still some tiles missing
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table where soda dispenser sits at drive thru
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in back dry storage
Basic/25-05-4

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.