Taco Bell/Ljs #24569

8993 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33966-8004

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 stretching back to 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed tracking powder along the wall in the soda/chemical storage area.

41-25-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Emailed Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Observed rust on the soda machine grate in the pick up window area with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/25.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the bottom of the walk in freezer door.

14-69-4

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near bottles of syrup flavorings. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Educated operator on the importance of having sanitizer onsite. Operator went to store to get bleach sanitizer. Operator added sanitizer to three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Rechecked chlorine concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Floor area in front of restrooms covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice dispenser surrounding soiled with mold like substance at soda machine near by drive through.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near by mop sink. Operator stored wet mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 printed copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile loose/ in disrepair by fryers. Operator states that they have placed a work order in to repair tile.

36-17-5

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed employee touch sleeves then return to preparing food.

12A-28-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer unit between drive through window and fryers.

23-03-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzles on frozen drink machines. Observed buildup of food debris in hot holding unit above reach in cooler on make line.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clean dishes on storage shelves.

24-08-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip tray on hood vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair on cook line.

36-17-5

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one hood drip tray as missing. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell/Ljs #24569?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell/Ljs #24569.

How does Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Taco Bell/Ljs #24569's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell/Ljs #24569 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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