Taco Bell in Port Charlotte

Last inspected:

1710 Tamaimi Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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

Overview

This Taco Bell location in Port Charlotte has compiled 67 violations across 20 inspections since 2022, averaging 3.35 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Chemical storage violations appeared repeatedly, cited in at least 4 inspections between 2022 and 2025. Food contact surface violations were also recurring, documented in at least 5 inspections across the same period. A hand washing violation was cited on August 15, 2023. A fire safety violation on March 23, 2018 documented a blocked exit path. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 found 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
67Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Bell in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 3.4 violations / inspection 3.4 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

Taco Bell in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked with multiple boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Taco Bell in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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

Taco Bell in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell in Port Charlotte last inspected?
Taco Bell #042860 in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042860 in Port Charlotte are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Port Charlotte had?
Taco Bell #042860 in Port Charlotte has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Port Charlotte find?
Taco Bell #042860 in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taco Bell in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
No, Taco Bell #042860 in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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 Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco Bell #042860 in Port Charlotte has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Taco Bell in Port Charlotte operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell #24539 (2018).

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