Taco Bell 16235177
1386 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506827
What drove the grade
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Grate for soda machine overspill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
By Triple sink
Repeat violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by water accumulation on vent in ceiling.
Water dripping from vent on ceiling. Not over food
Earlier inspections 1
A97Routine inspection3 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Scoop handle in cheese
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
By triple sink
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.