TACO BELL #3061
855 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34236 · 8439588660
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed handouts.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017039887 | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a beard guard on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cup holder in the drive though area soiled.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection 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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Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor in the kitchen next to the office. Employee removed the tracking powder.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees were informed and placed beard guards on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the drive though area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the tables in the drive through area and the three compartment sink soiled.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in the floor drain under the dry storage rack next to the cook line.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a beard guard on.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM expired Heidi Duran SEVE SAFE 7/3/20
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining area soiled. Employee cleaned the ice chute.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the equipment in the drive through area soiled. Employee swept and mop the floors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above the make line soiled. Employee cleaned the shelves.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the equipment in the drive through area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the front counter area. Manager placed the water on a shelf.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under the bag in box soda rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet under the soda machine in the dinning area soiled.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of the three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of vanilla creamer and a box of teabags stored on the floor in he front counter area. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink in disrepair.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.
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. Emailed handouts.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the drive through area soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Emailed handouts.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above and under the preparation tables on the make line soiled. Cabinets under the soda machine in the dinning room soiled.
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.