Port Orange, Volusia County

TACO BELL

1748 DUNLAWTON AVE, Port Orange, FL 32127

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
May 12, 2026
City
Port Orange
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
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.

May 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-73-4

Detail 24569478

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -edges of floor by baseboards near bathrooms, and inside bathrooms -edge of floors and under dining tables inside dining area -area under soda bib rack near back door

33-20-4

Detail 24569474

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

36-03-4

Detail 24569475

Basic - Molding between tile wall and floor in disrepair. -mens restroom near urinal/hand sink

23-03-4

Detail 24569473

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -minor soil on side of walk in door, black/slimy substance -dust build up on top of warmer above hot chips -dust on top of hot holding warmer box at end of line/on air vent on side of warmer box -vent on front of makeline cooler -fan cover on floor with some dust build up -bottom section of reach in freezer -small area/section above baseboard under hand sink near drive through service -vent for air curtain by back door with some dust build up -dusty top surface of water heater and soda bib rack exterior near back door

33-16-4

Detail 24569477

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

25-22-4

Detail 24569476

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -individual packets of taco sauce in bottom shelf under service table at drive through window. Box observed getting wet during handwashing. Advised to keep box further away from splash zone or install a splash guard on the left side of the basin of the hand sink Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

27-16-4

Detail 24280636

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 79F, hand sink located across from 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24280634

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dust build up on vents in back room near door -black substance on vents at entrance to kitchen from lobby

36-73-4

Detail 24280640

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some debris under 3 compartment sink -some areas of corners of floor/grout inside prep area -floor/floor drain area under customer self service beverage machine in lobby -floor tile grout near 3 compartment

33-20-4

Detail 24280637

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

23-03-4

Detail 24280641

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of rice bulk container -top exterior of frozen beverage machine

36-64-5

Detail 24280635

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -men's restroom

33-16-4

Detail 24280639

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-11-4

Detail 24280638

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handsink faucet, located across from 3 compartment sink -faucet at 3 compartment sink

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 23959602

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -malfunctioning switch for hot water at hand sink located near 3 compartment sink

33-38-4

Detail 23959603

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23959604

Basic - Water leaking from mop sink faucet/handle.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-36-4

Detail 23722592

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -open pans of twists stored under dusty equipment surface Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23722593

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -black substance on wire rack covering below cases of taco shells put front -some dust on top of twists/chip warmer in expo area Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23722591

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -slow drip from mop sink faucet

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23402405

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used gloves, french fry inside hand sink at end of cook line

36-34-5

Detail 23402407

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dining/lobby area. Small affected area

08B-47-4

Detail 23402406

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk in freezer, boxes of beef in corner

29-11-4

Detail 23402408

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-22-4

Detail 22605898

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under on-demand water heater. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22605899

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers have a light accumulation of food debris and grease

08B-47-4

Detail 22605897

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of potato bites stored on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22605900

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22605895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of trash and food debris inside cabinets in self-service beverage area -shelf underneath heat lamp has an an accumulation of food debris -handwash sinks soiled throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22605894

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above handwash sinks soiled -wall above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22605896

Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mops to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

03F-02-5

Detail 22205657

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -sour cream, per operator less than 90 minutes, operator marked time Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22205661

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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22205663

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in drive thru area used as dump sink

05-08-4

Detail 22205665

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

32-07-4

Detail 22205655

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -men's restroom sink and mirror soiled

40-06-5

Detail 22205654

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on prep table -open employee lunch bag on prep table, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22205659

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath hot water heater Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22205656

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath self-service beverage station has an accumulation of trash Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 22205653

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -cheese scoop handle in contact with cheese, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 22205664

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22205660

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sinks soiled throughout kitchen

36-27-5

Detail 22205658

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink are lightly soiled Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22205662

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

29-34-4

Detail 21796881

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose connection behind thermalizer Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21796879

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 clean-up plan, operator posted Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21796882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach in cooler has an accumulation of food debris

32-04-4

Detail 21796884

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both mens and womens restrooms

40-06-5

Detail 21796886

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

36-22-4

Detail 21796874

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -water on floor underneath water heater Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21796888

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris

33-19-4

Detail 21796887

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-06-5

Detail 21796876

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handles of cheese scoops in contact with cheese, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21796883

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster, operator posted Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21796878

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

23-03-4

Detail 21796889

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf above hot-holding table has an accumulation of food debris

33-16-4

Detail 21796877

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

27-14-4

Detail 21796880

Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. -both mens and womens restrooms

36-27-5

Detail 21796885

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls in fryer area have a light accumulation of grease and food debris

46-01-4

Detail 21796875

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -empty cardboard boxes blocking exit path to back door, operator cleared Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21342483

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired on 4/1/2022. Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21342476

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -mop sink left side of splitter -thermalizer

05-05-4

Detail 21342482

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient air thermometer inside lower portion of assembly table reading 80F Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21342480

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21342478

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of standing water on floor underneath hot water heater

23-03-4

Detail 21342479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled

33-16-4

Detail 21342481

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21342477

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around handwash sinks throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

05-05-4

Detail 21013728

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler thermometer reading over 80F

22-02-4

Detail 21013735

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in freezer has accumulation of food debris -interior of reach in cooler has accumulation of food debris

31A-11-4

Detail 21013737

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -tool stored in handwash sink near entrance to kitchen

36-34-5

Detail 21013729

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

50-09-4

Detail 21013736

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21013731

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hat on shelf above food prep table Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21013730

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink

35B-01-4

Detail 21013739

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

36-22-4

Detail 21013740

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of standing water on the floor beneath the hot water heater Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21013732

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease on floor underneath fryers and fryer freezer -walk in freezer floor is soiled and has an accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21013738

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on handle of fryer

23-03-4

Detail 21013733

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of trash cans soiled -reach in cooler doors gaskets -shelf above flat top grill has accumulation of food debris -accumulation of grease on shelf where jugs of fryer oil are stored -walk in cooler door gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21013734

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-05-6

Detail 20662344

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 was off site and returned. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20662338

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand wash sink nearest entrance to kitchen

27-16-4

Detail 20662341

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hand wash sink nearest entrance to kitchen (cos) -Hand wash sink near drive thru window -Men's restroom in lobby

50-09-4

Detail 20662339

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 20662336

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Small amount of water on floor underneath hot water tank

36-73-4

Detail 20662342

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Accumulation of oil on floor under fryers -Food debris underneath 3 compartment sink

08B-38-4

Detail 20662343

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Refried beans in dry storage area -Chicken and Beef Steak on freezer floor

23-03-4

Detail 20662337

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gasket on walk in door -Gasket on cook line -Accumulation of oil on fry station shelf -Accumulation of grease on shelf below clam shell grill

36-27-5

Detail 20662340

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls in fryer area