Taco Bell

188 Barton Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Rockledge restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Fresh water hose attached to mop sink touching the bottom of mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damage by water damage by dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shield in dry storage area are damaged **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose connected to mop sink faucet touching the bottom of the mop sink
29-37-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above employee drink table look like water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dry storage area light shield is has hole in it
38-01-4
78
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink closer to walk in cooler had gloves and green scrubbing in the sink. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above prep sink and prep table piece of ceiling tile is missing and installation is showing.
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover underneath prep sink and prep table **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in fryer/ dish area station floor tiles is broken and missing causing to have standing water inside the missing tile
36-17-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Still have 4-1-24 display but according to FOD license is current
50-09-4
74
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles is a little soiled with dust above 3 compartment sink
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding is broken underneath employee break table
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover for drain at prep table closer to walk in cooler
29-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed at beverage dispenser in dining room next to the wall not easily clean
14-52-4
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the mop sink and by storage area next to backdoor
36-22-4
Basic - Observed employees personal items stored in walk in cooler next to consumer items. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Observed floor throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler is soiled food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Observed wall by water filter in the back by mop sink had accumulation of mold like substance on it. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Tomatoes, lettuce and cheese were brought out 1 hour ago, temp 36F, did not mark time when brought out.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Splash plate around soda nozzles have build up in drive thru soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach in freezer is soiled with food debris inside. Gasket on reach in cooler under prep table is soiled with black mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall has build up of dust in back prep area near walk in cooler
36-27-5
67
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles on drive thru machine has moderate build up .
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light over fryer station is out.
36-62-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?

Taco Bell most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockledge average of 87.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

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