TACO BELL #24552
4860 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33905
Morse Shores
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
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. Observed employees wearing bracelets while preparing food on cook's line. Employees removed jewelry during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler with no shield.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pasta unlabeled in bulk bin by fry machines. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup over fryers on fire suppression lines.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice, pasta and cinnamon sugar unlabeled by fry machines.
- 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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. Operator printed out during inspection and posted sign. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
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 employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food for a customer on cook's line.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at floor drain by cash registers.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of rice and pasta unlabeled in prep area.
- 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 5 employees preparing food and no one on duty is currently a certified food manager. PIC Siera not a CFM.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shield or cover over flood light bulb in walk-in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink. Employee hung mop to dry during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza cutter with buildup of dried melted cheese on blades.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured in rear hallway.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator printed form and completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by rear exit door with gauge in the red zone. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).