Taco Bell #24549

5811 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell #24549, the earliest from 2022. Taco Bell #24549 was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Taco Bell #24549 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter. Showed General Manager where breaker is required. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-34-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of clamshell containers on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-20-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at grey hose side of splitter. Discussed with person in charge.

29-34-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of reach in freezer.

22-16-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 14, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed employee health agreements. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Observed no vomit cleaning plan. Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 floor tiles missing near drive through window on kitchen floor.

36-17-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 thin ceiling tiles missing above warmer box. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above triple sink.

36-32-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken coving between fryers and front counter.

36-03-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose side of splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on cleaned plastic container on storage shelf.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a 4' x 3" strip of missing ceiling tile above food warmers.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile outside Walkin Cooler .

36-32-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under cash register table at drive through.

29-18-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad.

33-19-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins, straws on floor near front counter and food containers in dry storage. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin Cooler fan covers.

36-50-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine chute at drive through. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #24549 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #24549 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #24549?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #24549.

How does Taco Bell #24549 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Taco Bell #24549 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Taco Bell #24549's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #24549 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #24549 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 #24549 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #24549 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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