TACO BELL #125
401 Dyal Street
Florida, 33825
Lemon Tree
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one of the employees with bracelets on, employee took off. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine chute at soda dispenser in the drive thru area with pink slimy like substance and the soda dispenser in the dining room the ice chute has a black slimy substance.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen under prep table, gasket is torn.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent the operator an email copy of choking poster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed employee using a non food grade bag to put cinnamon twists in.
- 11-26-1: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. Sent operator email to print copies of the agreement, witnessesed that they were filled out and signed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no beard guard.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed from use.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor/ foot mixer for handsink faucet that turns water on and off in disrepair.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up pen off floor and rinse in handsink then change gloves without washing hands. Operator reviewed handwashing with employee. And employee removed gloves washed hands then added new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical stored over coffee pods at front drive thru area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter area. Operator added towels Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handsink at warewash area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no beard guard. Manager had employee add beard guard and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food and souk debris under 3 bay and handsink along wall.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted and not covered in dry storage area. Manager inverted Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed ground beef (122F - Hot Holding); in makeline. Small amount in bin operator discarded. Observed beans (130F - Hot Holding) in make line. Food not stirred frequently enough to maintain temperature throughout product. Operator stirred foods and temperatures were 158F throughout. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Proof provided with no dates. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee engaged in food service with multiple bracelets on wrists.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees engaged in food service and one employee washing dishes with no beard guard.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two employees return from break and put on gloves and continue to prep foods without first washing hands before adding gloves. Operator advised employees to remove gloves wash hands and then put on new gloves before continuing. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in makeline with deep scoring and discoloration. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks on line preparing foods with no beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed two employees on makeline with full beards and no beard guard. Admin Complaint
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid broken and not closeable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback 12/5/23 observed dumpster with garbage inside and lid open. Admin Complaint
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter from dining area and put on gloves to work foodline without washing hands. Corrected employee washed then added new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback 12/5/23 observed employee take dirty dishes to sink area and put on new gloves without washing hands. Observed cook leave line with gloves on work on stapler in office handling stapler with gloves then return to cookline and handle foods without removing gloves and washing hands, . Observed makeline cook clean areas with sanitizer cloth then remove gloves add new gloves and return to makeline handling ready to eat foods without washing hands and then adding new gloves.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in makeline with deep scoring and discoloration. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks on line preparing foods with no beard guard. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form via email at inspection. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid broken and not closeable. Warning
- 23-01-4:Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area behind cup fill on ice dispenser with slimy buildup. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter from dining area and put on gloves to work foodline without washing hands. Corrected employee washed then added new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided form via email at inspection. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 employees working with food and no manager on site. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No manager on site and no proof of employee training available at inspection. Warning
- 11-26-1: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 via email at inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).