Taco Bell 26450
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell 26450, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Taco Bell 26450 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the hot hold cabinet for the drive thru has an accumulation of debris on the inside ledges. ALSO, the tea spout at the drive thru has buildup, and so does the Mt Dew diffuser.
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: no choking poster was found. One was emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: on the slushee machine, the silver plate behind the slushee ports is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water filter not located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Observed: the 3 water filters are blocked in a corner, by shelves on each side. They were last changed 12-2023.
29-30-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: drive thru expo staff hike pants with gloves on, and continued working, no glove change.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: salsa on the drive thru expo line, 44°.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray bottle of restroom cleaner on the dry food shelves next to the office, over food.
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: a fly in between the 2 make lines by the 3 door reach-in freezer.
35A-02-6
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: lack of a plan available for review.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the drive through soda nozzles is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles in the dining area and drive thru have buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed: no Ambient air thermometer visible in the reach-in cooler under the drive thru make table.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area behind the slushee nozzles is soiled. ALSO, inside the 3 bulk item bins(sugar) there is an accumulation of food debris. ALSO, under the lid caddy at the dining room soda machine, it is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: the plywood under the counter is not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the baseboards and floor along the edge of the walls,(kitchen, front line, storage, to go cabinet ) have an accumulation of debris and soiled.
36-10-4
70
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the hose connection outside the ide door is missing a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: all soda nozzles in the dining area and multiple soda and tea nozzle in the drive thru have build up in the cones. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license was not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a jacket and speaker in dry storage stored on the tortillas.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the shredded cheese scoop was touching product on the taco make line. The handle was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
67
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the unsweetened tea nozzle in the drive thru area has build up. ALSO, the Dr Pepper multiport nozzle in the dining area has build up. ALSO, the ice chute in the dining area has pink foreign substance on the left edge of the chute.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on the drive thru make line, handles for scoops touching shredded cheese.
10-06-5
86
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.
42-01-4
95
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine in kitchen
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 26450 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 26450 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 26450?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 26450.
How does Taco Bell 26450 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Taco Bell 26450 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Taco Bell 26450's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 26450 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 26450 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 26450 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 26450 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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