Taco Bell #5229

7575 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell #5229 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited three times.

Taco Bell #5229's latest score is in line with the New Port Richey average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler are soiled with dust or a mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook - rubbed hands 5-7 seconds, discussing proper hand wash with manager on duty .

12A-17-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided poster to operator

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on faucet does not have a back flow preventer at mop sink

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf behind 3 compartment sink

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Hot boxes, reach in freezer and reach in cooler on line

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #5229 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #5229 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #5229?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #5229.

How does Taco Bell #5229 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Taco Bell #5229 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Taco Bell #5229's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #5229 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #5229 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell #5229 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #5229 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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