Taco Bell #029569
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Taco Bell #029569 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Taco Bell #029569's latest score of 70 sits above the Kenneth City average of 61. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink in women's restroom temping at 72F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine nozzles in self service area have accumulation of debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -toilet paper shredded on women's bathroom floor in stalls
32-07-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink by service window Operator put trashcan out. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on wall behind frozen drink machine Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on machine at drive thru window soiled with mold/mildew like debris
22-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice chute on machine at drive thru window soiled with mold/mildew like debris **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust over cook line, drink prep
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license dated 2/1/25 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels in hand sink. Employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage area case of jalapeno cheese. Employee moved off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Green tongs on fryer doors. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines has mold like substance in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Stall in woman's bathroom has no waste receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine has mold like substances.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath mobile pickup and delivery table. Employee mopped up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly back storage area by window.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled with food debris at drive thru window. To go cup holders soiled with food debris at drive thru window. Soda nozzles soiled with food debris in dining room area.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet pan on shelf in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cook line. Manager mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rubber hose at soda machine soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
67
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near mop sink 1 live fly on cook line 1 live fly near office 7 live flies near chemical storage at rear exit door 4 live flies near single service storage shelves 1 live fly near soda machine in dining room Per operator, pest control apt scheduled for 10/4. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: 1 live fly near rear exit door, operator killed and cleaned area **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
70
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near mop sink 1 live fly on cook line 1 live fly near office 7 live flies near chemical storage at rear exit door 4 live flies near single service storage shelves 1 live fly near soda machine in dining room Per operator, pest control apt scheduled for 10/4. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and nozzles soiled on both soda machines Cutting boards stained on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air intake vents soiled near triple sink Over cook line **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license printed and displayed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
58
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.1 live fly flying next to soda machine by drive thru area and 4 dead flies in counter next to flavored syrup containers. Live fly killed by manager and all dead flies discarded. Area was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles improperly stored and hanging on rack with to go sauce containers. Inspector informed manager and bottles were moved to shelf below away from items used for the public **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Frozen drink machine nozzles soiled with green mold like debris. Cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance and food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in women's bathroom.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice dispenser at Soda machine in front self service area soiled with mold like debris
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers showing wet nesting next to dry storage area
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up observed in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Tortilla chip oven heavily soiled with food debris. Inspector informed manager about proper cleaning techniques
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in coolers soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date dot labels on plastic containers. Inspector informed manager and containers were removed to be washed again. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go cups and cantina base bowls stored on floor. Inspector informed manager and items were moved off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards observed on prep line.
14-09-4
41
Oct 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At main cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in hand sink area near front counter , 1 live fly in self service drink area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sour cream 46degrees in reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved to freezer for quick chill. Retemped at 43 degrees f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.stained cutting boards on make counter **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dogs in hand wash sink next to front counter
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute soiled with green mold like debris in self service area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table next to clean single service cups. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.wet nesting of plastic pans in dish areas. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spatula missing corner. Employee informed by inspector and discarded spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in feeezer ice build up **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handle in cheese. Employee removed scoop handle In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No handwash sign in mensroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of press soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #029569 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #029569 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #029569?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #029569.
How does Taco Bell #029569 compare to other restaurants in Kenneth City?
Taco Bell #029569 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Kenneth City average of 61.
Has Taco Bell #029569's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #029569 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #029569 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Bell #029569 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #029569 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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