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 Standards

1 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 Standards

4 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 Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. -Dining room self service drink station.

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8720710

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to water softener tanks

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8480025

Met Inspection Standards

1 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 Standards

1 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 Required

3 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