Taco Bell in Ocala

Last inspected:

3501 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34475

Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Taco Bell #042932 in Ocala has a record of 21 inspections spanning from 2016 to September 2025, accumulating 84 total violations—an average of 4 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including food contact surface violations cited in at least 5 inspections (2023, 2024, 2025), shell stock requirement violations in 4 inspections (2023, 2024), chemical storage violations in multiple inspections (2023, 2022), and employee health reporting violations in 2023. Three administrative complaint recommendations were issued in 2023 (February, July, November), representing formal disciplinary escalation above routine inspection findings. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher accessibility and gauge condition were documented in 2016, 2022 (twice). The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 was a complaint-based partial inspection that resulted in no violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
93Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Bell in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Taco Bell in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher near back door is in the recharge zone. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher near back door
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the back door, blocked by a hanging ladder. The ladder was moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Taco Bell in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Taco Bell in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell in Ocala last inspected?
Taco Bell #042932 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042932 in Ocala are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Ocala had?
Taco Bell #042932 in Ocala has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Ocala find?
Taco Bell #042932 in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taco Bell in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Taco Bell #042932 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Taco Bell in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco Bell #042932 in Ocala has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Taco Bell in Ocala operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell- 26466 (2016-2022).

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