TACO BELL #127
1698 US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors under the fryers soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover was missing. Operator provided drain cover. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Refried beans on line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Back room. Operator placed at back sink. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled and caulking at back triple sink. Operator will clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on all make tables.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk-in cooler soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and liquid spillage on floor at drink syrup rack at back storage.
- 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. Operator has forms signed for older employees but two recent employees started a week ago have no proof that they have been informed of reporting illness. Forms must be signed on day of hire for new employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed black debris on ice chute at dining room self service . Manager put on schedule to clean today. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
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. Self service ice dispenser at dining area observed with slimy residue on drop chit. Manager had employee clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured tanks. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed condenser fan cover in walk-in cooler with visible dust buildup.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no beard guard.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened box of cup lids stored on floor at back beside CO2 tanks. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 100ppm Manager discarded and refilled corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt shaker not labeled at back prep area. Anager labeled. 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. Inspector provided handout form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).