Taco Bell

3710 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 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. Provided clean up plan to operator. Operator posted in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed scissors on prep line soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand wash sink near drive through window without paper towels. Operator placed paper towels into holder. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided reporting agreement to operator. Operator filled out agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed plastic container with lid open, filled with spiral noodles stored directly next to employee hand wash sink with no splash guard across from back door. Operator closed container and moved bin away from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine with soiled nozzles near drive thru window.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid for trash dumpster open, birds flying into dumpster.

33-16-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed soiled floor under freeze slushy machine.

36-10-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand washing sink in dry storage. Operator placed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by hand washing sink next to the registers.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath frozen drinks machine. Observed in walk in freezer, and walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops with handle stored in shredded cheese. Operator placed the handle above the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles soiled.

23-03-4

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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 Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

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

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

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

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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