Taco Bell

9410 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto, FL 34221
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Taco Bell's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose lower than flood rim of 3 compartment sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee Handwashing sign in establishment's bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on make line.
29-49-6
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on 2 employees put on hair nets and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting food storage containers by dry storage area. Person in charge separated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
90
Feb 28, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Taco Bell most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.