Taco Bell # 24538

1812 S Us Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell # 24538, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Fort Pierce restaurants, the typical score is 87; Taco Bell # 24538 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above sauce packets **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

13-06-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Informed Manager. Provided documentation emailed.

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored in drying racks. Informed Manager. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Lack of paper towels in men's room. Informed manager. **Corrected On-Site**

32-11-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans at 3 compartment sinks.

24-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name Sugar and rice containers not labeled. Informed Manager. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on counter next to soda machine.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 24538 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 24538 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 24538?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 24538.

How does Taco Bell # 24538 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Taco Bell # 24538 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Taco Bell # 24538's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 24538 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell # 24538 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell # 24538 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 24538 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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