Taco Bell
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Taco Bell stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 84, putting Taco Bell squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee, she took gloves off and washed hands and donned new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated dishwasher. He separated wet dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker on incorrect valve at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached at top of splitter, not on valve for hose.
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
82
Feb 4, 2025
Complaint Full
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/ manager on duty has expired manager certification. Less than 4 employees working
53A-03-7
Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Verified license with old license.
50-09-4
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees hired no employee reporting agreement - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drive thru drink machine
22-02-4
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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees hired no employee reporting agreement
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Tissue paper on the floor, trash can filled.
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris at bottom of warming cabinet
23-03-4
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drive thru hand black substance build up.
22-02-4
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/ Diane has no proof of manager certification **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink next to drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not locate license. Verified with last inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom, no handwash sign.
31B-04-4
67
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cash register, left over food debris and packets of sauce **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Along thermalize and fryers cracked/ missing tiles
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in shredded cheese on cookline
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates on drive thru drink machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink, splitter attached is leaking
29-11-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Taco Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around three times per year on average.
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