Taco Bell in Palmetto
Last inspected:
640 E 10 St, Palmetto, FL 34221Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell in Palmetto has accumulated 106 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.1 per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, ventilation, and sewage disposal. In late December 2025, inspectors issued a warning and conducted a same-day callback after finding six violations, indicating a recent compliance spike. Fire inspectors documented repeated citations for a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone, a violation that persisted through the end of 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Palmetto: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
This Facility
4.1
violations / inspection
4.1 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg
4.78
violations / inspection
4.78 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Manatee County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Taco Bell in Palmetto: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Gauge on the fire extinguisher stored on wall next to walk in cooler in the red. (Under changed). **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
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.
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Gauge on the fire extinguisher stored on wall next to walk in cooler in the red. (Under changed). **Repeat Violation**
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.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Gauge on the fire extinguisher stored on wall next to walk in cooler in the red. (Under changed).
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 Palmetto: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 5 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Taco Bell in Palmetto: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Palmetto last inspected?
- Taco Bell in Palmetto was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 31, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Palmetto?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell in Palmetto are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Palmetto had?
- Taco Bell in Palmetto has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Palmetto find?
- Taco Bell in Palmetto was most recently inspected on December 31, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Taco Bell in Palmetto ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell in Palmetto has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
- Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
- Has Taco Bell in Palmetto had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell in Palmetto has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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