Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Bell six times, with records going back to 2023. Taco Bell was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for North Port restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on prep table by walk in cooler, food prep debris on table.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed n reach in cooler, gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed black mold like substance around top, inside soda nozzles, where nozzle and top meet.
22-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in drive thru and through out establishment debris on floor, under shelves, and against cove molding at front counter.
36-01-4
78
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM Brenda L. Garcia food certification expired December 16, 2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed manager on duty William Bray with no CFM certification. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at both make stations, soiled with food stains and black mold like substance on them . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in restroom, no toilet paper at all. **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at both make stations, cutting boards with grooves throughout them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on warming stand up unit by dry storage shelf, on right. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea/Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in drive thru, soda dispenser machine, around nozzles, black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler on line, gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers at make table some soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed walk in freezer at 42F. Work order already turned in and is currently being worked on. French Fries stored in freezer not to thawed state yet. All other items are stored in walk in or have been disposed of per operator.
03A-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dried uncooked pasta like product stored in a blue container by fryer without an identifiable label on it. Observed operator labeling item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice condensation build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no Heimlich maneuver poster sign anywhere.
51-13-4
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager on duty making food on line, then touching head set, then doing paperwork, then returning to line with out hand washing and gloves. Spoke with GM and she spoke with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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. Spoke with operator on the proper paperwork and emailed information to operator.
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. Spoke with operator on the proper paperwork and emailed information to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing in mens room. Spoke with GM, ordering one. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jul 15, 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 North Port?
Taco Bell most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Port average of 78.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around four 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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