Taco Bell in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3408 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #042917 in Gainesville has undergone 25 inspections since November 2022, recording 94 total violations and averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been sporadic, appearing in only 4 of the 25 inspections, with employee health reporting and handwashing procedures cited once each. Consumer advisory violations recur frequently across multiple inspections. Two fire safety violations were documented: a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone on July 30, 2020, and a missing portable fire extinguisher on April 5, 2017. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 identified 10 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Taco Bell in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Taco Bell in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Gainesville last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042917 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042917 in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Gainesville had?
- Taco Bell #042917 in Gainesville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Gainesville find?
- Taco Bell #042917 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #042917 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
- Has Taco Bell in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #042917 in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell 26450 (2017-2020).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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