Taco Bell #6142

13390 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell #6142 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Brooksville restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drive thru soda dispensing soda machine soiled with an accumulation of slime. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer K. Expired 08/2024

53A-03-7

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Dry storage rack next to hand wash sink closest to 3 compartment sink with no splash guards. Water splashing on packaged cheddar cheese sauce.

08B-36-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior area of ice chute on dining room beverage machine.

23-03-4

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese - 3 blend (45F - Cold Holding); and Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on make line at 9:30 AM. Products had been in cooler since 6:45 AM. Observed flaps open to hot holding cabinet above make line reach-in coolers. Employees shut flaps. Operator started to ice products down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

29-42-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Hand sink located adjacent to cooks line near three compartment sink/hot water urns has Dry storage rack next to it, only few inches separating sink from food items on rack, water from hand sink splashes towards/onto covered food items stored on rack.

08B-36-4

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind nozzles on soda fountain near drive through window.

23-03-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 28, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 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.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium test kit expired 9/21

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #6142 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #6142 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #6142?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #6142.

How does Taco Bell #6142 compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Taco Bell #6142 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Taco Bell #6142's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #6142 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #6142 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 #6142 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #6142 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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