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TACO BELL #24541

With 8 inspections documented, TACO BELL #24541 maintains a 4.1/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5557 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514400

  • 36-34-5:Basic - 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.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chips stored on the floor of the drive through. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the pad around the receptacle.
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed the grease receptacle lid removed. Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875847

  • 36-01-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 33-29-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the shared restrooms. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10805838

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor underneath the fryers with food debris and grease build up.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829191

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724400

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454221

  • 13-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453981

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of beef steak stored on floor of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside recycle dumpster with missing lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on walk in cooler fan vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345830

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas stored between the 3 compartment sink and the wall. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no displayed license. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of beef steak stored on floor of walk in freezer. Warning
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside recycle dumpster with missing lid. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on walk in cooler fan vents. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 no employee agreements. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed manager agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning