Taco Bell in Wauchula

Last inspected:

116 W. Rea Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873

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

Overview

The Taco Bell in Wauchula averaged 3.6 violations per inspection across 13 inspections from August 2022 to December 2025, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations were recurring findings, appearing in 6 inspections total. A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location on July 25, 2025. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 was completed with no further action required and cited two basic violations involving food contact surfaces and chemical storage.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
47Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Bell in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Hardee County Avg 6.63 violations / inspection 6.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hardee County Avg 0.39 closures / facility 0.39 county average

Taco Bell in Wauchula: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor by the back door, operator put back on wall under the sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Taco Bell in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Basic Violations

Taco Bell in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell in Wauchula last inspected?
Taco Bell in Wauchula was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Wauchula?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell in Wauchula are: Toxic substance control, Proper sewage disposal, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Wauchula had?
Taco Bell in Wauchula has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Wauchula find?
Taco Bell in Wauchula was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taco Bell in Wauchula ever been shut down?
No, Taco Bell in Wauchula has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Taco Bell in Wauchula had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco Bell in Wauchula has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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