Taco Bell #24539

1710 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell #24539 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Port Charlotte sits at 82, putting Taco Bell #24539 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gasket on double door freezer. Operator stated that gasket is on order. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on double door freezer, gasket soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in drive thru,along cove molding, food debris and paper goods on floor. Observed employee sweeping, and mopping floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on make table, reach in doors, food soiled gaskets. Observed employee cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in drive thru, under hand sink, splatter of sauce on tiles, on wall. Observed operator cleaning wall. **Corrected On-Site**

36-27-5

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 28, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service plastic bowl in cinnamon sugar container.

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #24539 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #24539 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #24539?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #24539.

How does Taco Bell #24539 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Taco Bell #24539 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Taco Bell #24539's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #24539 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 #24539 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 #24539 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #24539 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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