Vero Beach South, Indian River County

TACO BELL

1070 US HWY 1 #102, Vero Beach South, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Jul 11, 2025
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-37-4

Detail 23864190

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 23170604

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 male cook

10-06-5

Detail 23170605

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs laying in container with fries Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22697458

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Ice buildup up on condenser

Nov 9, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 22210275

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22210274

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

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-37-4

Detail 21781910

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21781909

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on single service items on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21781912

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21781911

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled cinnamon sugar blue bin Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-04-4

Detail 21305251

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom

50-09-4

Detail 21305252

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21305250

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and sweater on dry goods storage rack Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21305253

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracket being worn by employee

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21104763

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

36-06-4

Detail 21104756

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21104762

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on top of flatbread Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21104758

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Masks on shelf above single service items

13-03-4

Detail 21104760

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21104757

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

14-38-4

Detail 21104759

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager threw away Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21104761

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading "0". Manager remade bucket, now reading 200 ppm quat. Corrected On-Site

Nov 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 20627997

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue/grease hood in particular over steamers.

13-07-4

Detail 20627998

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches, bracelets etc on several employees prepping at this time.

10-06-5

Detail 20627999

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cups used for shredded cheese stored with handle stuck in cheese.

23-03-4

Detail 20627996

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright freezer door gasket dirty.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20325044

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duty, Esther has an expired certificate.

24-08-4

Detail 20325042

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

10-06-5

Detail 20325043

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops with handles in shredded cheese.