Taco Bell

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 13, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES

     Non-food contact surfaces of main food walk in cooler fans and on lines from kegs in beer walk in cooler are soiled and unclean.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code WFC 4-601.11(C)

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

     Ice drop shield for main ice machine and ice drop shield of customer beverage dispenser are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code WFC 4-601.11(A)

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     TEMPERATURE - HOT HOLDING

     Middle portion of refried beans on prep line being hot held at 128 F. Edges of pan are at 155 F.

     Correction: Maintain hot TCS foods at or above 135 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-501.16

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING

     One bottle of sour cream in bottom of main prep line cooler being cold held at 44 F.

     Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-501.16

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     TOILET ROOM - HANDSINKS

     Hand washing facilities in both public toilet rooms do not have signs posted to notify employees that they must wash hands.

     Correction: Provide signage in the men`s and women`s public toilet rooms.

     Code WFC 8-301.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS

     Wet wiping cloths improperly stored on main prep line, outside of sanitizer bucket.

     Correction: Store wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer solution when not in use. Wet cloths used with raw animal foods shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution.

     Code WFC 3-304.14

2. Sep 5, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     STORAGE - FOOD ON FLOOR

     Dressings were observed stored on the floor of the dry storage area.

     Correction: Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.

     Code WFC 3-305.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     TOILET ROOM - HANDSINKS

     Hand washing facilities in the men`s restroom does not have signage posted notifying employees to wash hands.

     Correction: Provide signage for hand washing facilities in the men`s and women`s public toilet rooms.

     Code WFC 8-301.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS

     Wet wiping cloths improperly stored in sanitizing solution (quaternary ammonium) measured at 0ppm.

     Correction: Store wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer solution when not in use. Wet cloths used with raw animal foods shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution.

     Code WFC 3-304.14

3. Jul 20, 2023 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

     Facility's thermometer was not sanitized between uses when measuring temperatures of food products.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code WFC 4-601.11(A)

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING

     Employee handwashing sinks in the cashier and cleaning areas of the facility were not draining properly

     Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.

     Code WFC 5-205.15

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     HANDSINK - SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage is provided for the employee handwash sink in the women's restroom.

     Correction: Provide a sign or poster at each employee handwash sink that reminds food employees to wash their hands.

     Code WFC 6-301.14

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES

     The outdoor oil drum was not covered.

     Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables.

     Code WFC 5-501.15

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING

     Multiple observations were made during the inspection: - Chipotle dressing in the walk-in was measured at 49°F. - Chipotle dressing in the cold holding table was measured at 49°F - Guacamole dressing in the Delfield cold holding unit was measured at 50°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-501.16

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP

     The rinse compartment of the 3 compartment sink is not being used properly. Equipment and utensils are not being submerged in rinse compartment prior to sanitation. No water was held in the rinse compartment.

     Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry equipment and utensils in basins.

     Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS

     Wet wiping cloths improperly stored in quaternary ammonium at 150PPM.

     Correction: Store wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer solution when not in use. Wet cloths used with raw animal foods shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution. Ensure sanitizing solution wiping cloths are stored in is measured at manufacturer's specified recommendations.

     Code WFC 3-304.14

4. Mar 15, 2022 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT

     Handsink in the main kitchen are is not accessible blocked by mop bucket an trash bin.

     Correction: Provide an accessible handsink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.

     Code WFC 5-203.11; 5-204.11; 5-205.11

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING - DRYING

     No single-use toweling available at front counter handsink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or an approved hand drying device at handsink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code WFC 6-301.12

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES

     The covers for the outdoor waste receptacles are open.

     Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables.

     Code WFC 5-501.15

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     SANITIZER TEST KIT

     A test kit for the sanitizer quaternary ammonia is expired.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code WFC 4-302.14

5. Jan 31, 2020 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

   No violations cited.

6. Jan 10, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

   No violations cited.

7. Dec 20, 2017 Pre-Inspection · No Reinspection Required

   No violations cited.