Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
95
Score
Taco Bell has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Palm Coast restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cheese scoop handle in cheese on make line. Person in charge had employee move scoop out of cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
95
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris in back of fryers and Thermo machine.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed soda on floor. Person in charge discarded box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle was in French fries and cheese. Person in charge removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
86
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by steam table. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to steam wells. Person in charge mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in coolers. Both coolers of lines have ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from equipment handles. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 1 hour; Guacamole, cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge breaker was off. She turned breaker back on. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge moved oil to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
78
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under storage for oil.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles laying in shredded cheese. Person in charge moved handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans in walk in cooler 50F. Not cooled to 41F within 6 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans in tub in walk in cooler 50F. Not cooler to 41F within 6 hours.
03D-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop is face down in mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has food debris throughout facility. Person in charge swept and mopped. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Black beans in walk in freezer on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezer on line have ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 2 scoop handles in cheeses. Person in charge removed scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black, mold like substance on tubes at back/bottom of soda grates. Tops on cinnamon sugar, rice and pasta are soiled.
23-03-4
55
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap at front hand washing sink doesn't dispense.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Wiping clothes for sanitizer are being used to hold cold containers. Ie guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce cheese. Person in charge removed sanitizer clothes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-19-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor under fryers.
36-01-4
82
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at front of store.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Wiping clothes are being used to hold up containers on drive thru side of line.
21-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in Cheese was touching the cheese..person in charge moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic white pieces under grate of soda machine are soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
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 two times per year on average.
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