Groveland, Lake County

TACO BELL # 163

7763 SR 50, Groveland, FL 34736

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 Intermediate
Mar 3, 2026
City
Groveland
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

53A-03-7

Detail 24408127

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Zev

31A-11-4

Detail 24408130

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pieces of food in hand sink near fryers.

29-18-4

Detail 24408128

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink and behind fryers. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24408135

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in freezer -containers on shelf in dish area Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24408134

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and front door Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24408136

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water between fryers and reach in freezers

36-73-4

Detail 24408131

Basic - Floor in dining room has accumulation of debris.

33-11-4

Detail 24408137

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24408133

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryer cabinets have residue buildup -interior of dust pans are soiled -gaskets on walk in cooler are soiled Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24408129

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-27-5

Detail 24408132

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above and below triple sink and mop sink.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

29-18-4

Detail 24011461

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink.

14-11-5

Detail 24011466

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in freezer

35B-01-4

Detail 24011462

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Repeat Violation

33-15-4

Detail 24011460

Basic - Garbage can located outside has broken lid.

33-11-4

Detail 24011465

Basic - Missing drain plug at trash dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24011464

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryer cabinets -caulking behind triple sink

45-02-4

Detail 24011463

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -by back door

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23592536

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make line

53B-13-5

Detail 23592538

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. -2 employees

35B-01-4

Detail 23592537

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23592533

Basic - Floor and drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under soda machine at drive thru

23-03-4

Detail 23592535

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -top back fryer cabinets -exterior ice nozzle at drive thru -underside of heat lamps on make line

21-44-1

Detail 23592534

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -over soda box on front line Corrected On-Site

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-5

Detail 23103402

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in freezer -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line

35B-01-4

Detail 23103401

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23103404

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23103403

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior side and area between it and wall in lobby

21-08-4

Detail 23103400

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -sanitizer bucket by cook line. operator replaced, rechecked 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22676751

Intermediate - 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. Provided a copy to manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22676748

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -spray hose is soiled at the triple sink. -taco shell pans have a residue buildup on the cook line. -chip,holder has a residue buildup on the cook line.

29-28-4

Detail 22676749

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at the hot water dispenser do not have an expiration date. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22676747

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn in reach in freezer in the back area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22676745

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back area. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22676746

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back area.

10-06-5

Detail 22676744

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22676750

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top back side of fryers have a residue buildup. -caulking at triple sink area has a black residue buildup. -underside of tortilla grill has a residue buildup on cook line.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22228114

Intermediate - 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. Provided form. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 22228117

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Above hot water station.

35B-01-4

Detail 22228115

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.

36-73-4

Detail 22228113

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under three compartment sink. -Under makeline.

25-05-4

Detail 22228116

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go gloves on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21309027

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Self service soda machine nozzles soiled. Corrected On-Site

24-03-4

Detail 21309030

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Clean and dirty pans stored together. Manager rewashed pans. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21309029

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on both assembly stations.

24-08-4

Detail 21309028

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food storage pans in clean wares area. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21309026

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in shredded cheese on assembly station. Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 20833831

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by trash can and empty boxes. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20833828

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door.

23-03-4

Detail 20833829

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine by drive thru soiled around lid dispensers.

29-11-4

Detail 20833832

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from faucet of hand washing sink by hot boxes.

42-01-4

Detail 20833830

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of dirty water. Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-28-4

Detail 20409957

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on shirt, then handled food with out changing gloves and washing hands.

11-07-5

Detail 20409956

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Suggested posting for future compliance.

53A-16-4

Detail 20409955

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Suggested posting for future compliance.

25-05-4

Detail 20409958

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of soda cups on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site