Taco Bell -26455

555 Ne Us Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429-4238

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell -26455 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Crystal River restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026.

50-17-3

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 to operator

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on clean pans above 3 compartment sink

16-46-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on self service Pepsi machine in guest area.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -mold like growth behind soda nozzles on drive through soda machine

23-03-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Creamy jalapeño sauce 4oz 56F -Avocado Ranch 4oz 64F -Chipotle sauce 4oz 64F All held at room tempeture at 8hours per corporate direction. Boxes in walk in says sauces must stay refrigerated.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamy Jalapeño Sauce 56F Avocado Ranch 64F Chipotle Sauce 64F

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda fountain in service window has accumulation of mold like substance near nozzles. -Soda fountain in guest self service has accumulation of mold like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front register sanitizer bucket left from previous night, soiled and not at proper PPM.

21-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor and walls in service window area behind/under equipment.

36-73-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Counter in drive thru by crack machine.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell -26455 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell -26455 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell -26455?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell -26455.

How does Taco Bell -26455 compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Taco Bell -26455 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Taco Bell -26455's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell -26455 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 -26455 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 -26455 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell -26455 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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