Taco Bell #042914
2380 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202764
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 2, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
An employee picked up a single-use lid from the floor, handled their personal phone, then proceeded to place condiment packets and napkins into a customer's bag without washing hands. Manager had the employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work in the drive through area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Bottle containing acetaminophen stored on shelf directly beside aerosol cans of baking release spray in office. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee water bottle stored directly on top of bags containing restaurant food inside reach-in freezer. Manager removed the drink during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Broken reach-in cooler at front line.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nested clear plastic pans on dish rack in warewash area.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Dripping drain pipe below fountain machine in lobby.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Drain plug busted out in one dumpster.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
One dead roach inside cabinet below fountain machine in lobby. An employee cleaned the area during this inspection.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.