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TACO BELL

TACO BELL located in PALMETTO has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 4.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

640 10th Street East
Florida, 34221
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/31/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13604463

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately 6in by 3in hole in mop sink wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes on soda machines in dining room and drive through area soiled. Soiled nozzles on soda machines in dining room and Slushee machine in drive though area soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Gauge on the fire extinguisher stored on wall next to walk in cooler in the red. (Under changed). Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**

12/30/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13604346

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately 6in by 3in hole in mop sink wall. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of cabinet under dining room soda machine in the dining room soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-02-4:Basic - Toilet leaking. Mens room toilet leaking clear water onto floor from base of toilet. Water is contained to only the mens room. Manager closed the mens bathroom and called the plumber. The women's bathroom is in working order and will be used as a temporary unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes on soda machines in dining room and drive through area soiled. Soiled nozzles on soda machines in dining room and Slushee machine in drive though area soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Gauge on the fire extinguisher stored on wall next to walk in cooler in the red. (Under changed). Repeat Violation

12/22/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13464900

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line without beard guard. Employee was informed and placed a beard guard on. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately 6in by 3in hole in mop sink wall.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of cabinet under dining room soda machine in the dining room soiled.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single use gloves in dry storage area. Manager removed the spray bottles from shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes on soda machines in dining room and drive through area soiled. Soiled nozzles on soda machines in dining room and Slushee machine in drive though area soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink near cook line with no paper towels. Employee restocked paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Gauge on the fire extinguisher stored on wall next to walk in cooler in the red. (Under changed).

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10900575

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filtration system filters.

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8891916

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8720612

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of walk in freezer door.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall adjacent to rear exit door soiled with grease.

11/7/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8459242

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup along door and fan units in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 some employees with no written plan in place.

7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8342574

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf above three part sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup on walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled on food line.