Taco Bell in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5557 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #43056 in Sarasota has been inspected 21 times since 2016, with 89 total violations averaging 4.2 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been documented in recent inspections, including shell stock requirements violations cited in March 2026 and September 2025, and hand washing and approved food source violations in September 2025. A fire safety violation for a blocked exit path was documented in August 2019. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 found 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.
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 (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 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)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Sarasota last inspected?
- Taco Bell #43056 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 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 #43056 in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Sarasota had?
- Taco Bell #43056 in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Sarasota find?
- Taco Bell #43056 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 4 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 #43056 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- 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.
- Has Taco Bell in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #43056 in Sarasota has 1 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 #24541 (2019).
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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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