Taco Bell

1386 Palm Bay Rd Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Bay restaurant scores 76. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Holding unit for chips and hard shells had soiled handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cheese scope laying in cheese. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips stored on clamshell containers uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dust build up employee Removed filters and cleaned them and put them back up **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 24, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Box of napkins on the floor in dry storage

25-05-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in hand wash sinks.

29-20-5

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer. Food debris Gaskets reach in cooler under make table both sides **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom

31B-04-4

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom of reach in freezer

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open but broken **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

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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 Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

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

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 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 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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