How many health inspections has TACO BELL #124 had?

TACO BELL #124 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TACO BELL #124 ever been shut down?

Yes, TACO BELL #124 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at TACO BELL #124?

The most frequently cited violations at TACO BELL #124 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps, Toxic substance control.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

TACO BELL #124

2357 US HWY 70 SE, Arcadia, FL 34266

DeSoto County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LUIHN VANTEDGE PARTNERS LLC · License: SEA2400310

TACO BELL #124 in Arcadia, FL has 20 inspections on record with 94 total violations (4.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

94Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 18, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for TACO BELL #124
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 13, 2016	Sewage leaks	11:31:00

Inspection History (20)

Apr 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Oct 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

May 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

How Does This Facility Compare?

TACO BELL #124 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the DeSoto County average of 0.18 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.95.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TACO BELL #124 had?: TACO BELL #124 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TACO BELL #124 ever been shut down?: Yes, TACO BELL #124 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at TACO BELL #124?: The most frequently cited violations at TACO BELL #124 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps, Toxic substance control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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