TACO BELL
TACO BELL located in DADE CITY has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
12816 US HWY 301
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/23/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13539227
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled dust. Observed on counter hold soft drink dispenser by drive up window.
- 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. Emailed manager written procedures, manager printed. Corrected On-Site
10/3/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10923388
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 4 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead lizard in the lobby. One dead lovebug outside walk in cooler door. Operator removed. Cleaned and sanitized sites. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms. Emailed handwashing to signs to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large cup face up at front register. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water below reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employees wash hands less than 10 seconds at hand sink behind front counter. Coached employees on proper hand washing procedures.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 400ppm. Operator drained and retested 200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee removed Spray bottle of cleaner stored on top of single service items on cook line.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
5/8/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10758704
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8720710
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8480025
Met Inspection Standards1 high
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. Repeat Violation
8/23/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8479529
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive through behind soda nozzles, grey / green mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8342687
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive through behind soda nozzles, grey / green mold like substance Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spicy ranch (68F - Cold Holding); avocado ranch (72F - Cold Holding); creamy chipotle (70F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler- spicy ranch (68F - Cold Holding); avocado ranch (72F - Cold Holding); creamy chipotle (70F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning