Taco Bell

115 Ave B, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Port St. Joe restaurants, the typical score is 84; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tea container in drive thru.

08B-12-5

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,back area.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair on the reach in freezer next to the fryers.

14-11-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season container not labeled by the fryers. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute drive thru and lobby drink machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon container not identified by common name. Manager label the cinnamon container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Nov 8, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season shakers next to the cook line.

02D-01-5

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in drive thru tea container not covered with lid from possible contamination. Manager placed a placed on the tea container in drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon container not labeled. Manager placed labeled on the cinnamon container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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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 Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

Taco Bell most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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