Taco Bell
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
86
Score
Taco Bell has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink split faucet.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on cooks line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dried food particles.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food container wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry.
24-08-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard . **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. bserved in main kitchen area over fryer hood filter soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
29-38-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler sandwich make station Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (54F - Cold Holding); Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Person in charge placed all in walk in cooler and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device. **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back kitchen are. Person in charge secured tank. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryer hood filter soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Printed and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-27-4
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. Printed and emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on both upright warming box's across from fryers in main kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back area of kitchen by mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on sandwich make station on South side of main kitchen next to fryer.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris under all equipment in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on North side of parking lot. Person in charge picked up garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area across from dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grills and fryer's hood filters soiled with grease. Observed toaster oven above sandwich make station soiled with dried food particles in front kitchen area. Observed front dining area not cleaned from the night before. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge stated no delivery's today.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on sandwich make station in main kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back area of kitchen by north exit door. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in the main kitchen area. Person in charge had employee remove jewelry and wash hand.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris under all equipment in main kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grills and fryer's hood filters soiled with grease. Observed toaster oven above sandwich make station soiled with dried food particles in front kitchen area.
23-03-4
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in back kitchen area by back door. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food preparation table by fryers. Educated Person in charge on personal items in food preparation area. Employee removed Cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Person in charge put on mop rack to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling vent above mop sink soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taco Bell most recently scored 86 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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