Taco Bell
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
86
Score
Taco Bell appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Taco Bell's latest score is in line with the Palmetto average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes on soda machines in dining room and drive through area soiled. Soiled nozzles on soda machines in dining room and Slushee machine in drive though area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately 6in by 3in hole in mop sink wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Dec 30, 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. Ice chutes on soda machines in dining room and drive through area soiled. Soiled nozzles on soda machines in dining room and Slushee machine in drive though area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately 6in by 3in hole in mop sink wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of cabinet under dining room soda machine in the dining room soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet leaking. Mens room toilet leaking clear water onto floor from base of toilet. Water is contained to only the mens room. Manager closed the mens bathroom and called the plumber. The women's bathroom is in working order and will be used as a temporary unisex bathroom. **Warning**
29-02-4
78
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single use gloves in dry storage area. Manager removed the spray bottles from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes on soda machines in dining room and drive through area soiled. Soiled nozzles on soda machines in dining room and Slushee machine in drive though area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink near cook line with no paper towels. Employee restocked paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line without beard guard. Employee was informed and placed a beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately 6in by 3in hole in mop sink wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of cabinet under dining room soda machine in the dining room soiled.
23-03-4
61
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filtration system filters.
29-28-4
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of walk in freezer door.
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall adjacent to rear exit door soiled with grease.
36-27-5
90
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup along door and fan units in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf above three part sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled on food line.
02D-01-5
86
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filters for filtration system.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked wet pans on shelf above three part sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on food line drop in cooler. Walk-in freezer door with heavy ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in mop sink wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup in reach in coolers on food serving line.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on one dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking display posted. Inspector emailed a poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Taco Bell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 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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