Taco Bell in Sarasota
Last inspected:
3510 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #3060 in Sarasota has been inspected 14 times between 2018 and September 2025, recording 70 total violations—an average of 5.0 per inspection, consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 9 inspections, with recurring findings in approved food sources (cited in at least 5 inspections), toxic substance control (cited in at least 5 inspections), and consumer advisories (cited in at least 3 inspections). A hand washing violation was documented in August 2021. Fire safety violations included a blocked rear exit observed in September 2025 and a missing portable fire extinguisher documented in July 2018. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 24, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it documented one intermediate and one basic violation along with high-priority findings related to approved food sources.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Taco Bell in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taco Bell in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Sarasota last inspected?
- Taco Bell #3060 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #3060 in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Sarasota had?
- Taco Bell #3060 in Sarasota has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Sarasota find?
- Taco Bell #3060 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #3060 in Sarasota 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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 Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #3060 in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell #24556 (2018-2025).
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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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