Taco Bell #36143
6025 N US 301, Ellenton, FL 34222 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105636
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic (3 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed ice chute at drive thru soda dispenser soiled.
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed stirring spoon in standing water near soda dispenser.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled under dry storage shelf.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.