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Taco Bell #126

501 Ne Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell #126 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Okeechobee restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taco Bell #126 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at walk in cooler.
36-24-5
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: sour cream at 51F, operator removed. The item was not deep enough into the cooling area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 51 F. The item was not deep enough into the cooling area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at fryer location.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food: bracelet on whilst preparing tacos. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door propped open. Manager shut door. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
47
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times items stored in hand washing sink by triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bulk rice , sugar and twists stored u dear prep sink in containers. Tops of containers were wet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall no corner molding at wall by triple sink and at walk in. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
58
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing : used as dump sink as it is visibly soiled.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink and at line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall: entire corner of wall at triple sink with no molding.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: area behind soda dispenser at customer area soiled.
23-03-4
70
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cup lids stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk cinnamon. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: box of lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at hand washing sink by line and at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Container of diced tomatoes stored in sink to drain by cook line. Operator then poured tomatoes into cook line. Manager educated employee. Manager voluntarily discarded tomatoes.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in sink by cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of diced tomatoes stored in sink to drain by cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind fry line.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. Operator removed and placed to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #126 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #126 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #126?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #126.

How does Taco Bell #126 compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Taco Bell #126 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Taco Bell #126's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #126 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #126 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell #126 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #126 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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