Taco Bell

1304 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02905

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Taco Bell was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, garbage & refuse properly disposed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Taco Bell's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (spoon) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed in 3 bay sink to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be between 200-400 ppm. PIC replenished sanitizer and retested.

4-501.115

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a heavy accumulation of leaf litter, boxes, and other debris around the refuse area. Area to be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray containers of chemicals was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the counter and storage racks in drive thru beverage station and the cabinets in the dining room beverage station area has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside back refuse area including the border along fence observed with an accumulation of trash, litter, food debris, and/or other debris.

5-501.115

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Taco Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

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.

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