Taco Bell 26458
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
Taco Bell 26458 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floors underneath equipment in drive thru area. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drain grates for drive thru drink machines.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster in parking lot.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in warmer next to drive thru. Lids for drive thru tea urns. Drain area on drive thru soda machine. Mop sink area. Gaskets of reach-in freezer across from kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer stored on make line, manager changed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line. Water nozzle for drive thru tea machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to office.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor across from walk-in cooler.
25-05-4
78
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above kitchen hand washing sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink in drive thru area. Area around hot water nozzle of drive thru tea machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer water on make line closest to drive thru. Employee changed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
82
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above make line dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster in parking lot missing drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper wraps stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler. Manager placed item on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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 placed money in drawer and proceeded to handle clean sandwich wraps. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles for hot water dispensers in back of kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor beneath soda station in drive thru.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sour cream stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handles of fryers.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for scoop touching shredded cheese on make line across from dish area.
10-06-5
64
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 1 tea nozzle at the drive Thru, soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area behind the ice chute in the drive Thru with foreign substance. ALSO, on the slushee machine, the silver lip behind the dispenser area has oval cutouts that are soiled. An employee was asked to start cleaning these areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the 3 compartment sink and equipment on the other wall have an accumulation of dropped food. These were swept up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 26458 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 26458 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 26458?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 26458.
How does Taco Bell 26458 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Taco Bell 26458 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Taco Bell 26458's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 26458 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell 26458 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 26458 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 26458 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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