Taco Bell 26451

7410 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taco Bell 26451 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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 “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 17, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

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

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at end of cooks line had a glove and paper towel in sink, manager discarded of items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on top of single service box on cooks line and another speaker on top of boxes of gloves on in dry storage shelf.

40-06-5

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of "melter" piece of equipment on second make line, employee stated they have not used piece of equipment today. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Backsplash area of nozzles on drink machine and icee machine. Interior tall reach in freezer and small unused reach in freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of reach in cooler on main cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent on cooks line. The wall is soiled above hot holding box across from cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Jan 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

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

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on make line closest to drive thru: tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on make line one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make line. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on prep line.

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles on drive thru soda machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored across from three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Water filter not properly serviced and cleaning. Water filters installed 5/14/2021. Water filters should be replaced annually.

29-32-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 26451 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 26451 on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 26451?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 26451.

How does Taco Bell 26451 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Taco Bell 26451 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Taco Bell 26451's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 26451 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 26451 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 26451 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 26451 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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