TACO BELL #125
401 US HWY 27 S · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter from dining area and put on gloves to work foodline without washing hands. Corrected employee washed then added new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided form via email at inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 employees working with food and no manager on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No manager on site and no proof of employee training available at inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form via email at inspection. **Warning**
Basic 6
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in makeline with deep scoring and discoloration. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks on line preparing foods with no beard guard. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form via email at inspection. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lid broken and not closeable. **Warning**
23-01-4Basic – Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area behind cup fill on ice dispenser with slimy buildup. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:21 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.