Taco Bell #25
740 N Nova Rd, Daytona Bch, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7405183
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic-20
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 7Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
Basic7
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Administrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Administrative complaint
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Administrative complaint
Objectionable odors by fryers and in men's room.
Odor in men's room
Administrative complaint
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
More time given
- First visitSep 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
-sour cream less than 4 hours
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
-men's
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic8
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-exterior of white ,green and brown containers -vent soiled on reach in cooler -2 shelves under soda station in drive thru soiled -gaskets soiled on walk in cooler -gaskets soiled on both sides of reach in cooler
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
-sprayer at three compartment leaking/spraying
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
-rear door
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
-by rear door -under 3 compartment sink -under fryers and thermalizer -floors soiled under drink station in drive thru area -floors soiled under equipment in storage area and by prep sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-walls heavily soiled behind 3 compartment sink -behind drive three drink station -behind handsink near drive thru
Objectionable odors by fryers and in men's room.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.