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TACO BELL

12816 US HWY 301, Dade City FL 33525 · 352.521.5736

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113087
Grade history
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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. Emailed manager written procedures, manager printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispensing nozzles soiled with slime in drive thru soda station.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 28, 2026Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber in hand sink, assistant manager removed scrubber.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 23, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
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. Emailed manager written procedures, manager printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled dust. Observed on counter hold soft drink dispenser by drive up window.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employees wash hands less than 10 seconds at hand sink behind front counter. Coached employees on proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-17-4
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 400ppm. Operator drained and retested 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee removed Spray bottle of cleaner stored on top of single service items on cook line.
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead lizard in the lobby. One dead lovebug outside walk in cooler door. Operator removed. Cleaned and sanitized sites.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms. Emailed handwashing to signs to operator.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large cup face up at front register. Operator discarded.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water below reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink
Basic/29-49-6
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. -Dining room self service drink station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to water softener tanks
Basic/36-73-4
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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/Repeat Violation
Aug 23, 2023□ 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 splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive through behind soda nozzles, grey / green mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spicy ranch (68F - Cold Holding); avocado ranch (72F - Cold Holding); creamy chipotle (70F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler- spicy ranch (68F - Cold Holding); avocado ranch (72F - Cold Holding); creamy chipotle (70F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive through behind soda nozzles, grey / green mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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.