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Taco Bell #042856

17460 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Taco Bell #042856 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Taco Bell #042856's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at taco make station.
14-69-4
70
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, hood system over fryer and rethermalizer. Operator hung the proper container for catching grease. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
95
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On non food contact parts of soda machines, on shelving underneath self service soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 on boxes, shelves in back dry storage area nearest office area. 12 by mop sink and nearby boxes. 10 around self service soda machine and trash in dining room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: 8 small flying insects observed by mop sink on nearby boxes. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On non food contact parts of soda machines, on shelving underneath self service soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed and license not displayed old expired license in office folder.
50-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #042856 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #042856 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Taco Bell #042856 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Taco Bell #042856 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Taco Bell #042856's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #042856 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #042856 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco Bell #042856 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #042856 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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