TACO BELL
TACO BELL located in WAUCHULA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.7/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file
116 W. REA RD
Gainesville, Florida
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/3/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 13473254
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
7/25/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10915349
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelves wet-in between them another properly air drying, operator spread pans out to dry correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground around both dumpsters.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in freezer soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor by the back door, operator put back on wall under the sign. Corrected On-Site
4/24/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8882524
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a Co2 tank unsecured at the syrup box rack.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gas can stored in the dry storage area.
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a pesticide in a spray container stored in the dry storage area.
9/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8727080
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting due to being stacked with no airflow. Operator removed the containers from being stacked by placing them vertically to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
10/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8450162
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 23-01-4:Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed gaskets on slushie machine with black debris at gasket above cup fill area.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 150ppm corrected to 300ppm. Operator used hot water instead of required cool temp water. 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. Operator had employees read and sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site
7/20/2023· 2y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8348822
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repositioned to allow air flow. Corrected On-Site
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator replaced all sanitizer bucket solutions with new. Corrected On-Site
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected to 200ppm found at 100ppm Manager corrected to 200ppm. 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 form at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken**