Taco Bell

1070 Us Hwy 1 #102, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Taco Bell's latest score of 82 sits above the Vero Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders observed at 117f. Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet dripping at hand sink next to drive through. Plumber is supposed to come in today

29-08-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 male cook

53B-13-5

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

10-06-5

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 9, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on single service items on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

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

24-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled cinnamon sugar blue bin **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom

32-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and sweater on dry goods storage rack **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracket being worn by employee

13-07-4

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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 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Taco Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation 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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