Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO BELL #125

401 US HWY 27 S · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 14, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3425655
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8671954
DBPR license3800840

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up pen off floor and rinse in handsink then change gloves without washing hands. Operator reviewed handwashing with employee. And employee removed gloves washed hands then added new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical stored over coffee pods at front drive thru area.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter area. Operator added towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handsink at warewash area.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no beard guard.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed from use.

#5Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor/ foot mixer for handsink faucet that turns water on and off in disrepair.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.