Taco Bell in Gainesville
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1515 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32601Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Taco Bell location in Gainesville has been inspected 8 times since May 2022, accumulating 35 violations—an average of 4.4 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 4 of the 8 inspections, including proper hand and arm washing cited in 3 separate inspections (July 2024, November 2023, and July 2023), approved food source violations in 4 inspections, and chemical storage issues in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Two inspections resulted in administrative complaints being recommended: one on July 7, 2023 for shell stock requirements and toxic substance control violations, and another on February 2, 2023 for approved food source violations. The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 identified 8 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: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Taco Bell in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Gainesville last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042980 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 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 #042980 in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Gainesville had?
- Taco Bell #042980 in Gainesville has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Gainesville find?
- Taco Bell #042980 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #042980 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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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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