Taco Bell #24560
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Taco Bell #24560 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Taco Bell #24560 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor in the kitchen next to the office. Employee removed the tracking powder. **Corrected On-Site**
41-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees were informed and placed beard guards on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the drive though area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the tables in the drive through area and the three compartment sink soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in the floor drain under the dry storage rack next to the cook line.
29-19-4
82
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
86
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM expired Heidi Duran SEVE SAFE 7/3/20
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining area soiled. Employee cleaned the ice chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the equipment in the drive through area soiled. Employee swept and mop the floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above the make line soiled. Employee cleaned the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the equipment in the drive through area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the front counter area. Manager placed the water on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.
11-07-5
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the drive through area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above and under the preparation tables on the make line soiled. Cabinets under the soda machine in the dinning room soiled.
23-03-4
55
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table next to the fryers. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water across from the three compartment sink under the bag in box soda shelf.
36-22-4
78
Aug 17, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on a shelf with single service items. Manager removed the hat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the chute. Ice chute on the soda machine in the drive through area soiled. Manager cleaned the ice chute. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #24560 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #24560 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #24560?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #24560.
How does Taco Bell #24560 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Taco Bell #24560 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Taco Bell #24560's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #24560 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #24560 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 #24560 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #24560 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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