Taco Bell #24555

1001 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #24555 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 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 two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb on the side of main entrance of establishment.

29-34-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed food debris in sanitizer bucket at kitchen. Operator replaced with a clean sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted by Make Table. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensils at Make Table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed debris behind the handle of Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handle. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

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

33-20-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sour cream at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed in the proper manner to allow air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching the shredded cheese at Make Table. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Sep 19, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Show all 9 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #24555 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #24555 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #24555?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #24555.

How does Taco Bell #24555 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Taco Bell #24555 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Taco Bell #24555's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #24555 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 #24555 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 #24555 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #24555 is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Pizza 2 Tios

22700 Bay Shore Rd

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Maple Leaf Cc Restaurant

2100 Kings Hwy

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Visani Entertainment

2400 Kings Hwy

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Port Charlotte → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Port Charlotte