Taco Bell in Palm Coast

Last inspected:

1020 Palm Coast Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL 32137

Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Taco Bell #042928 in Palm Coast has been inspected 17 times since August 2022, accumulating 59 violations—an average of 3.5 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included improper hand washing, chemical storage failures, employee health policy breaches, and allergen awareness gaps, with hand washing and chemical storage appearing as recurring issues across multiple inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on three occasions: marked exits were blocked by trash and boxes on October 6, 2025, November 1, 2024, and July 24, 2019. The most recent inspection on January 23, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
59Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Bell in Palm Coast: Comparison to Flagler County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 violations per inspection
Flagler County Avg 4.07 violations / inspection 4.07 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Flagler County Avg 0.2 closures / facility 0.2 county average

Taco Bell in Palm Coast: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by trash cans and boxes. Person in charge moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by boxes.
— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by trash and boxes.

Taco Bell in Palm Coast: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Taco Bell in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell in Palm Coast last inspected?
Taco Bell #042928 in Palm Coast was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Palm Coast?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042928 in Palm Coast are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Palm Coast had?
Taco Bell #042928 in Palm Coast has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Palm Coast find?
Taco Bell #042928 in Palm Coast was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taco Bell in Palm Coast ever been shut down?
No, Taco Bell #042928 in Palm Coast has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Taco Bell in Palm Coast had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco Bell #042928 in Palm Coast has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Taco Bell in Palm Coast operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell 26462 (2019-2025).

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