New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County

TACO BELL

1860 STATE RD 44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Sep 18, 2025
City
New Smyrna Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Sep 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24044992

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup interior cooler near drive thru Light buildup /staining visible in soda and iced tea nozzles, drive thru and dining room

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23886651

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 54F, shredded cheese 44F and 45F, lettuce 42-47F, pico 51F, guacamole with tomatoes 47F. @ 10:25. Manager realized unit was off approximately 1 hour after being stocked and was then turned on. Temperatures down several degrees when rechecked.

41-10-4

Detail 23886648

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on air dry rack Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 23886652

High Priority - Warewashing and wiping cloths sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Manager stated service is scheduled. Advised to dilute to recommended specifications until adjusted.

53A-03-7

Detail 23886649

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/ Courtney Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23886650

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain in customer soda area Outside area of ice chute in dining room corrected on site Walk in cooler door around gaskets Reach in freezer door around gaskets

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 23622517

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/ Courtney

36-73-4

Detail 23622519

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under prep sink and under 3 compartment sink

05-09-4

Detail 23622516

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23622518

Basic - Warming cabinet gaskets and surrounding area soiled with black substance

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23086739

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket soiled on reach in freezer.. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23086738

Basic - Stored food not covered. - observed small pan of oil with ladle on counter. Manager states used as added ingredient when cooking rice. Manager wrapped. Corrected On-Site

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22682887

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - reach in freezer gaskets next to fryer - corrected on site - light brown buildup on soda nozzle crevices, dining room Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 22682888

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

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 22392223

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/ Alex, available certificate expired 10/3/23

22-02-4

Detail 22392225

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda/black buildup, small crevices of soda nozzles in dining room

16-48-4

Detail 22392226

Basic - Grease on clean dishware/utensils. 1/3 pan cambros greasy to the touch. Manager returned containers to three compartment sink to wash again Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22392222

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer next to fryers

31B-04-4

Detail 22392224

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21938478

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50F, diced tomatoes 42-46F, shredded cheese 41-44F. In unit for approximately 1 hour. Unit stocked and turned on approximately the same time per operator. Operator removed all items, discarded, and replaced with new product. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21938474

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21938472

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Soda nozzles, dining room. - Slimy substance, soda machine at drive thru, component of ice dispenser.

50-09-4

Detail 21938473

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 4/01/23

05-09-4

Detail 21938475

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21938476

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Approximately 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 21938477

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by 2 trash cans, back door Corrected On-Site

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21351161

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Nacho cheese sauce 118F. Operator removed to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21351163

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Stall in Mens room Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21351162

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens room main handsink Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21351158

Basic - Equipment/containers in poor repair. corners of large white cambros broken/cracked. Holes in the bottom corners

31B-04-4

Detail 21351159

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens restroom

21-08-4

Detail 21351160

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat . Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21043817

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior soda nozzles in dining room, light black residue - interior iced tea nozzle

31B-03-4

Detail 21043815

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens stall

27-16-4

Detail 21043818

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens room main handsink

50-09-4

Detail 21043816

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 4/01/22. Management went online and requested copy of the license and is awaiting email.

29-20-5

Detail 21043814

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handsink near drive thru

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.