Taco Bell #35888

16461 Hwy 331 South, Freeport, FL 32439

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Taco Bell #35888 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Taco Bell #35888's latest score of 82 falls below the Freeport average of 91. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer- bucket 0ppm. Employee changed out sanitizer bucket and did not check use test strip to check.

16-33-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food ( Dairy Queen Buster Bar ) stored in reach in freezer near diced potatoes.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracket engaged in food preparation.

13-07-4

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cup lids and single serve clam shell stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Jun 16, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small single serve bowl without handle stored inside cinnamon sugar. Operator removed bowl to garbage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of pizza sauce on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #35888 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #35888 on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Taco Bell #35888 compare to other restaurants in Freeport?

Taco Bell #35888 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Freeport average of 91.

Has Taco Bell #35888's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #35888 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #35888 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 #35888 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #35888 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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