Taco Bell #042849
4860 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604207
What drove the grade
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 complaint inspection4 basic (2 repeats)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 30, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed buildup of oil and debris on fire suppression rods over fryers.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal pans stacked wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Observed light bulb no shield inside walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Repeat violation
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.