TACO BELL #43056
5557 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 9413710923
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed plan to manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored with their soda boxes. Operator removed them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employe drinks stored with their soda boxes. Operator removed them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris buildup under the cook and prep lines.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed a buildup of trash around the dumpsters.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the restrooms. Operator placed more there.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their incorrect license displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up on the floor under the prep and cook line. Operator stared to sweep the debris up.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash buildup around the dumpster.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the ceiling vents above the cook line hot holding units.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker stored on top of their soda boxes. Operator removed it.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris grease build up in multiple locations on the floor of the kitchen with the area under the fryers being the are needing the most attention.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chips stored on the floor of the drive through. Operator removed them.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the pad around the receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed the grease receptacle lid removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle buried in the hot holding beans. Operator removed it and replaced it with a clean scoop.
Jul 10, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the shared restrooms. Operator placed more there.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the left side fryers with food debris and grease build up.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed their grease receptacle open and the lid on the ground next to it. Operator placed the lid back on.
Mar 27, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in either restrooms. Operator states they try to limit the number there due to to customer misuse.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor underneath the fryers with food debris and grease build up.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on the line with a watch while preparing food. Operator had them remove the watch.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee drink in the reach in freezer on the line. Operator removed the drink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no receptacle in women's bathroom As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of beef steak stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside recycle dumpster with missing lid.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on walk in cooler fan vents.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed plan to manager.
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 employee agreements. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed manager agreement.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas stored between the 3 compartment sink and the wall.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no receptacle in women's bathroom As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no displayed license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored next to soda dispensers.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of beef steak stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside recycle dumpster with missing lid.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on walk in cooler fan vents.
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.