TACO BELL #3060
3510 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34231 · 8439588660
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
OCT 24
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to hose Bibb with the vacuum breaker connected to the hose Bibb and not the splitter.
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 no proof of employees health reporting health reporting agreements. E-mailed copy of to manager who printed copies and had all employees read and sign the health agreements.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in back food storage area with excess soil and dust.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor beneath and next to fryer with excess soil, grease and food debris.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Taco Bell sauces stored on the floor in dry storage area. Operator moved sauce off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning the area.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can obstructing access to the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator moved the trash can.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for cheese not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by discarded cardboard boxes. The operator removed the cardboard from the exit path.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in the kitchen.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a screwdriver stored on top of pepper packets near the drive-thru. The operator properly store the screwdriver.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the office. The operator provided paper towels at the handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in front of the walk in cooler soiled with dust.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use scoop for uncooked pasta stored on top of a soiled container lid. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid is blocked by the wall and unable to close.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.