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TACO BELL

1005 BICHARA BLVD, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 2590901

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4502020
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 48f, Cheese 46f, Guacamole 51f, Cut tomato 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. -Freezer to left of walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Aug 6, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 48f, Cheese 46f, Guacamole 51f, Cut tomato 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. -Freezer to left of walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Standing water on bottom shelf, under hot water station.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of napkins on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2026Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -At mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Upright food warmer.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of soda station at drive through.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelving in walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Filters above hot water station.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top gasket on reach in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Back shelf in walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. >100 ppm. Manager drained and refilled. Rechecked at 200.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Above hot water station.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Soda syrup box. Manager discarded.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters above tea station.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in warmer by makeline.
Basic/23-24-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

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