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TACO BELL

1860 STATE RD 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386 409 3478

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats63
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406849
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 54F, shredded cheese 44F and 45F, lettuce 42-47F, pico 51F, guacamole with tomatoes 47F. @ 10:25. Manager realized unit was off approximately 1 hour after being stocked and was then turned on. Temperatures down several degrees when rechecked.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Right soda nozzle at the drive thru
Intermediate/22-02-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup interior cooler near drive thru Light buildup /staining visible in soda and iced tea nozzles, drive thru and dining room
Intermediate/22-02-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 54F, shredded cheese 44F and 45F, lettuce 42-47F, pico 51F, guacamole with tomatoes 47F. @ 10:25. Manager realized unit was off approximately 1 hour after being stocked and was then turned on. Temperatures down several degrees when rechecked.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on air dry rack
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing and wiping cloths sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Manager stated service is scheduled. Advised to dilute to recommended specifications until adjusted.
High priority/41-18-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Courtney
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain in customer soda area Outside area of ice chute in dining room corrected on site Walk in cooler door around gaskets Reach in freezer door around gaskets
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 11, 2025Inspection 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 manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Courtney
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under prep sink and under 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-73-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Warming cabinet gaskets and surrounding area soiled with black substance
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 22, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket soiled on reach in freezer..
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. - observed small pan of oil with ladle on counter. Manager states used as added ingredient when cooking rice. Manager wrapped.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 29, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - reach in freezer gaskets next to fryer - corrected on site - light brown buildup on soda nozzle crevices, dining room
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alex, available certificate expired 10/3/23
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda/black buildup, small crevices of soda nozzles in dining room
Intermediate/22-02-4
Grease on clean dishware/utensils. 1/3 pan cambros greasy to the touch. Manager returned containers to three compartment sink to wash again
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer next to fryers
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4

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.