Taco Bell #029567
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Taco Bell #029567, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited five times.
Taco Bell #029567's latest score of 47 falls below the Dunedin average of 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed hands in pockets before putting on gloves no hand wash.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by reach in cooler near managers office. 1 live fly by soda machine in dining area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of soda machine in dining area has accumulation of mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on taco station near managers office.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen as accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area outside of soda machine in dining area and by drive through soiled with debris. Shelves in dry storage soiled with debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
47
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors throughout kitchen has standing water in the grout. Grout is not even with the tile and is allowing standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with chips, cheese, chicken, and other food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vaccum breaker on splitter. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium at cook line and triple sink 400 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 9 flies in managers office 2 flies in kitchen 1 fly in dining room. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 large ant in lobby, on floor by front counter. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw sewage Covering floor of both bathrooms and flowing to front door, by dining room. Both bathroom floors have raw sewage back up from the drains. Sewage water is flowing into the dining room into the front door. Manager closed the restaurant. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. No sewage back up when inspectors arrived, during inspection an employee went to the ladies room and came back to the kitchen to tell the manager that the bathroom floor drain was overflowing. The manager locked the ladies room door and put a sign on the door, saying the lobby is closed. Later in inspection men's room drain also began to overflow. Operator has called for repairs. Manager has decided to close the restaurant. **Warning**
28-26-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No restrooms for employees or customers at this time. **Warning**
32-09-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors throughout kitchen has standing water in the grout. Grout is not even with the tile and is allowing standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with chips, cheese, chicken, and other food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with standing water. Cup holders filled with standing water under self serve soda machine. Exterior of icee machine nozzles soiled with black mold like substance. Soda machine at drive through soiled behind nozzles. Operator began cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sanitizer dispensing system in three compartment spraying water when water is turned on. Operator repaired dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet on prep sink. Water will not shut off. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket measured at 0ppm. Operator corrected Remeasured at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
26
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained white cutting boards in the prep line coolers.
22-02-4
90
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of of food debris and grease on floor cook line prep area, storage area and behind and under equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Dispensing scoops had handle touching the shredded cheese in 2 pans. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects. 5 termite wings and 2 dead flies observed on window sill at corner booth in restaurant. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection.
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At corner booth in seating area.
36-73-4
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
95
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamy jalapeño sauce 56F held on counter. Operator placed sauce under refrigerator
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce holding food not labeled.. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container.
02D-01-5
74
Jan 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 Food containers have a heavy build up of stuck food / grease. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #029567 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #029567 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #029567?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #029567.
How does Taco Bell #029567 compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Taco Bell #029567 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Taco Bell #029567's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #029567 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Bell #029567 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taco Bell #029567 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #029567 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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