Taco Bell

14041 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in North Fort Myers average 88, so Taco Bell trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels were out at hand washing sink closest to drive thru. Operator refilled paper towels during inspection.

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured in dry storage by water filter system.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee bring used metal pans to three compartment sink and return to preparing ready to eat food without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic shaker with salt unlabeled under table next to fryers.

02D-01-5

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee bring dirty metal pan to three compartment sink, not change gloves, then pick up ready to eat taco shells and prepare food without changing gloves.

12A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

Taco Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 88.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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