Taco Bell #042914

2380 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Taco Bell #042914 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ocala restaurant scores 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink. Manager placed cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site**

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored above three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath and behind fryers greasy with old chips. Manager cleaned floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-10-4

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from make line. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink. Manager placed cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site**

29-18-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Make employee in kitchen, beard guard not covering mustache.

13-04-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle behind building. Manager closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in kitchen next to drive thru. Hood vents above fryers. Drain hoses for dining room soda machine.

23-03-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Three Wasp like nests over the front entrance to establishment

35A-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on back wall and behind cooling unit in walk-in-freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on prep line **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in walk-in-cooler has ice build up behind cooing unit and ice on the floor.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on left side of prep line nearest to drive thru window **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the drive thru area, ice chute soiled, also freeze nozzles soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the drive thru area, soda base with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, Manger cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute has pink substance.

23-03-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license in establishment date expiration 6.1.22, manager was able to produce digital copy.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #042914 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #042914 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #042914?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #042914.

How does Taco Bell #042914 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Taco Bell #042914 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Taco Bell #042914's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #042914 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #042914 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell #042914 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #042914 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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