Taco Bell #24545
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
Taco Bell #24545 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Vero Beach restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored next to drink syrups and clean container at drive thru window **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes not stored inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash next to drive thru due to food debris
29-20-5
78
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under steamer
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser
14-69-4
90
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have some grease buildup
23-03-4
90
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de gallo in walk in
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go boxes in shed
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In French fries **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer is broken. Technicians are onsite working on freezer.
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
90
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stainless freezer by fryers And walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cheese handle touching product **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
90
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee dipped gloved hands in sanitizer bucket and then grabbed tortillas and placed on warmer. Had another employee translate to her to remove gloves, throw away tortillas and wash hands prior to putting on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cabinet under drink station in lobby soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Along wall some ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in contact with cheese **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored on the floor in the shed.
25-05-4
64
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns found at 124°. Manager stated cooked 15 minutes ago. Recommended rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside next to rear door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. On duty manager is unable to display training records on computer. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pulled away reach in cooler under prep line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
43
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside rear door
29-34-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under drive through soda dispenser.
35A-05-4
Basic - Condensation dripping from air vent onto floor and hand wash sink
28-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket pulled away on low cooler under taco make station
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind front counter soda dispenser is dirty.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #24545 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #24545 on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #24545?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #24545.
How does Taco Bell #24545 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Taco Bell #24545 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Taco Bell #24545's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #24545 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #24545 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 #24545 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #24545 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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