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TACO BELL #36143

6025 N US 301, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941.723.1749

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105636
Grade history
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Basic/36-51-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above make lined soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under dry storage shelf used for utensils soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop stored in direct contact with rice in rolling container near walk in cooler. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on fountain drink dispenser next to drive thru window soiled. Manager cleaned chute.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filtration system not dated.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the well on top of reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on garbage dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 8, 2025Inspection 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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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter system.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing bracelet. Manager had employee remove.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on food line drop in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 21, 2025Inspection 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. 2024 posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on food serving line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back of line drop in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license displayed. Observed 2023 license posted. Manager printed 2024 license and posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on line at hot station.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose trash around dumpster area.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup interior top edge of drop in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 31, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on back lip of the ice machine/bin/soda drink machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed line cutting boards with deep cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back side of line drop in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on food line.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on drop in line cooler on food line.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster on site.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation

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.