Taco Bell #36143

6025 N Us 301, Ellenton, FL 34222

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell #36143 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

Among Ellenton restaurants, the typical score is 78; Taco Bell #36143 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on fountain drink dispenser next to drive thru window soiled. Manager cleaned chute. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filtration system not dated. **Repeat Violation**

29-28-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the well on top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on garbage dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage dumpster lid open.

33-16-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter system.

29-28-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing bracelet. Manager had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on food line drop in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back of line drop in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. 2024 posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on food serving line. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license displayed. Observed 2023 license posted. Manager printed 2024 license and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on line at hot station. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose trash around dumpster area.

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup interior top edge of drop in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on back lip of the ice machine/bin/soda drink machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed line cutting boards with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back side of line drop in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on food line.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on drop in line cooler on food line. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster on site. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #36143 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #36143 on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #36143?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #36143.

How does Taco Bell #36143 compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

Taco Bell #36143 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has Taco Bell #36143's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #36143 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 #36143 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 #36143 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #36143 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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