Taco Bell- 26476

13545 Sw 17 Ct, Ocala, FL 34473

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell- 26476 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Taco Bell- 26476 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on walk in freezer door.

14-69-4

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent outside of office.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle stored in cheese on cook line. Manager placed scoop in cheese properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from make line. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink in ware wash area has been removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Hand sink not located in ware wash area. **Admin Complaint**

31A-04-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink in ware wash area has been removed. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle and soda chute soiled with mold like substance near drive thru window.

22-02-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At end of cookline. Changed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Sep 21, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two female managers certifications expired (06/08/2023).

53A-03-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the dining area, soda machine soiled around exterior part of nozzles, also freeze machine. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled, manager cleaned all.

23-03-4

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located next to walk-in cooler, splitter added, no back flow preventer installed. Manager removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, Cold holding items and Hot holding items no time marked, Manager marked. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

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 a digital copy, manager printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell- 26476 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell- 26476 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell- 26476?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell- 26476.

How does Taco Bell- 26476 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Taco Bell- 26476 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Taco Bell- 26476's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell- 26476 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- 26476 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- 26476 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell- 26476 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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