Taco Bell #24552
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
90
Score
Taco Bell #24552 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
95
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while preparing food on cook's line. Employees removed jewelry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pasta unlabeled in bulk bin by fry machines. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler with no shield.
38-07-4
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. Operator printed out during inspection and posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup over fryers on fire suppression lines.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice, pasta and cinnamon sugar unlabeled by fry machines.
02D-01-5
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees preparing food and no one on duty is currently a certified food manager. PIC Siera not a CFM.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food for a customer on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at floor drain by cash registers.
29-19-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of rice and pasta unlabeled in prep area.
02D-01-5
78
Feb 28, 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. Observed pizza cutter with buildup of dried melted cheese on blades.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shield or cover over flood light bulb in walk-in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink. Employee hung mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at soap dispenser in men's room stall. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk brown sugar unlabeled in container under prep sink next to fryers.
02D-01-5
82
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink across from fryers. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf next to the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in cooler. Observed heavy ice buildup on compressor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #24552 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #24552 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #24552?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #24552.
How does Taco Bell #24552 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Taco Bell #24552 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Taco Bell #24552's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #24552 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 #24552 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 #24552 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #24552 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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