Taco Bell

631 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Rockledge restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair . Next to taco station above hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink had empty bottles stored in the in the sink. Operator removed container removed empty bottles **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2door reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield crack by taco make station line
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between slushy beverages dispenser and wall has build up soiled
23-03-4
74
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed Hand Wash Sink next to walk in cooler unable to dispense soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-06-4
Basic - Observed ceiling tiles on cook line closer to drive through side is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Observed standing water on the floor behind mop sink underneath a cardboard box with equipment in it
36-22-4
82
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Long John silvers use to operate in this building as well, once they left took equipment with them. Must redraw plans and submit online - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Submitted plans not approved yet. Will time extend 30 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Time extend per Christal June 30 had to redo plans sent back from office **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Spoke with Lola over the phone from plan review. No plans have been submitted since last inspection when they were denied. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On plastic bins on drying rack - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline cracked tile and low grout by fryer station and tiles by back storage room - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82

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 eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?

Taco Bell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 five 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 two times per year on average.