Taco Bell in Daytona Beach
Last inspected:
2375 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32119Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach has accumulated 153 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces an active enforcement pattern: since October 2025, inspectors issued a warning and conducted four callback inspections due to administrative complaints and extension requests. Fire inspections cited blocked exit pathways twice, in 2022 and 2023, both corrected on-site. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Taco Bell in Daytona Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019005354 | $160.00 | Nov 26, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Taco Bell in Daytona Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-marked exit path blocked by cardboard boxes, operator cleared **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-cardboard boxes blocking exit pathway **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Taco Bell in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taco Bell in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Daytona Beach last inspected?
- Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Daytona Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Daytona Beach had?
- Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Daytona Beach find?
- Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Taco Bell in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Taco Bell in Daytona Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Daytona Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Taco Bell in Daytona Beach been fined?
- Taco Bell #20 in Daytona Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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