Taco Bell

15215 Garnet Trail, Bradenton, FL 34211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell seven times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled over the triple sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard or hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on door handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in main kitchen area 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no beard guards. Person in charge and employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Floor area by 3 compartment sink covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Person in charge moped area. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid on North End of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating license expired on 12/1/2023. Expired license not displayed.

50-17-3

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed a rusty metal grate in front of the self service fountain drink station in the front dining room.

36-51-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

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

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