Taco Bell

Hwy 231, Panama City, FL 32404

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot water takes too long”, showing up two times.

Taco Bell's latest score of 86 sits above the Panama City average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled. Employee placed label on the salt container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Employee placed the drain cover back on the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-18-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. By drive thru. **Repeat Violation**

12A-08-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Front cook line. **Repeat Violation**

12A-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “hot water takes too long” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Taco Bell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation 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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