Taco Bell

116 W. Rea Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Wauchula sits at 70, putting Taco Bell on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gas can stored in the dry storage area.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a pesticide in a spray container stored in the dry storage area.

41-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a Co2 tank unsecured at the syrup box rack.

51-11-4

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting due to being stacked with no airflow. Operator removed the containers from being stacked by placing them vertically to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 150ppm corrected to 300ppm. Operator used hot water instead of required cool temp water. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employees read and sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed gaskets on slushie machine with black debris at gasket above cup fill area.

23-01-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected to 200ppm found at 100ppm Manager corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator replaced all sanitizer bucket solutions with new. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repositioned to allow air flow. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator repacked pans to promoate air flow for drying. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lids of bulk storage containers cracked and broken at bulk cinnamon twist and cinnamon twist storage bins.

14-38-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator put dishes back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**

16-48-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker installed before the splitter not after the splitter.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

53A-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed to dishwash area and will relocate. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs and other food contact equipment stored in dirty tray at cookline. manager removed to dishwash area and will relocate on cleanable pan. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

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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 3, 2025. 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 three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Wauchula average of 70.

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 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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