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TACO BELL

TACO BELL located in NEW SMYRNA BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1860 State Road 44
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32168
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13520414

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup interior cooler near drive thru Light buildup /staining visible in soda and iced tea nozzles, drive thru and dining room

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13465949

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain in customer soda area Outside area of ice chute in dining room corrected on site Walk in cooler door around gaskets Reach in freezer door around gaskets
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 54F, shredded cheese 44F and 45F, lettuce 42-47F, pico 51F, guacamole with tomatoes 47F. @ 10:25. Manager realized unit was off approximately 1 hour after being stocked and was then turned on. Temperatures down several degrees when rechecked.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on air dry rack Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing and wiping cloths sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Manager stated service is scheduled. Advised to dilute to recommended specifications until adjusted.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Courtney Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868744

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under prep sink and under 3 compartment sink
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Warming cabinet gaskets and surrounding area soiled with black substance
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Courtney

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738557

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - observed small pan of oil with ladle on counter. Manager states used as added ingredient when cooking rice. Manager wrapped. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket soiled on reach in freezer.. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536336

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - reach in freezer gaskets next to fryer - corrected on site - light brown buildup on soda nozzle crevices, dining room **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359803

  • 16-48-4:Basic - Grease on clean dishware/utensils. 1/3 pan cambros greasy to the touch. Manager returned containers to three compartment sink to wash again **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer next to fryers
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alex, available certificate expired 10/3/23
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda/black buildup, small crevices of soda nozzles in dining room