Taco Bell in Gainesville
Last inspected:
7410 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #042918 in Gainesville averaged 3.85 violations per inspection across 20 inspections since 2016, below the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been infrequent and included employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage issues. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025 found 8 violations—primarily basic infractions with one intermediate violation—and was completed with no further action required. A fire safety violation documented in 2019 involved cardboard boxes stored near a source of ignition.
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 (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Gainesville last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042918 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2025. 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 #042918 in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Gainesville had?
- Taco Bell #042918 in Gainesville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Gainesville find?
- Taco Bell #042918 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on September 2, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #042918 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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 #042918 in Gainesville has 1 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 26451 (2019).
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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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