Taco Bell- 26466
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
47
Score
Taco Bell- 26466 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Taco Bell- 26466's latest score of 47 falls below the Ocala average of 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female Malone touched head then placed tray of food in bag at drive thru window. Female employee touched nose, picked up chemical to place on shelf then returned to cook line and continued making orders without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Three flies on cook line.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food safety training not completed for approximately half of employees (17 employees)employed over 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzle has a build up of hard white substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Three plastic pans with barcode stickers on clean dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezer near fryers have food debris and mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License onsite from previous ownership.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer. Shelf at drive thru falling down.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease.
36-73-4
47
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Equipment cleaner on shelf over boxes on cookline. Restroom cleaner on prep table. Both were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf over triple sink. Grey bins on dry storage shelf. Manager separated dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
82
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on kitchen prep table. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Repaired during inspection. Cutting board grooved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris and trash. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label debris on clean stored food bins over three compartment sink.
16-46-4
64
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured outside behind establishment. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile along the wall under the electrical outlet to the right of the double door when entering the dining area
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk-in-freezer . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.\ Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment displaying expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2022
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on the floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Stored in dirty water bucket.
42-01-4
70
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink at less than 100 ppm for quaternary amonia. Fresh solution was at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
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. Observed
11-27-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the area behind the slushee machine has splattered material on the floor and wall.
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall over the 3 compartment sink is soiled or deteriorated to a dark color.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license is not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 drinks on the prep station across from the drive thru. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the slushee machine, the underside behind the dispensers has buildup.
23-03-4
52
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added with red hose attached. Mop sink located near back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on prep table over single service items. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around gaskets of reach in cooler doors soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell- 26466 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell- 26466 on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell- 26466?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell- 26466.
How does Taco Bell- 26466 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Taco Bell- 26466 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Taco Bell- 26466's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell- 26466 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Bell- 26466 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taco Bell- 26466 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell- 26466 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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