Taco Bell #4541

3500 WEST Genesee STREET, Syracuse, NY 13219 · Restaurant (Restaurant)

Inspection summary

Taco Bell #4541 has been inspected 42 times by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) since September 11, 2000. The most recent inspection, on August 21, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

10 of 42 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 21 times across 17 separate inspections, most recently on October 27, 2023. For example: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2026. For example: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 5, 2021. For example: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 5, 2021. For example: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded once on March 11, 2026. For example: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

About this data

These results come from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

42 inspections

InspectionAug 21, 2026
1 infraction
- 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMar 11, 2026
5 infractions
- 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  - Not Critical Violation
- 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 8, 2025
3 infractions
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionApr 4, 2025
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 28, 2024
2 infractions
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMar 27, 2024
2 infractions
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 27, 2023
3 infractions
- 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  - Not Critical Violation
- 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionFeb 27, 2023
2 infractions
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionFeb 2, 2022
0 infractions
InspectionOct 22, 2021
0 infractions
InspectionMay 5, 2021
9 infractions
- 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  - Not Critical Violation
- 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  - Not Critical Violation
- 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  - Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJan 16, 2020
4 infractions
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionSep 25, 2019
0 infractions
InspectionMar 14, 2019
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionNov 15, 2018
1 infraction
- 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionFeb 8, 2018
3 infractions
- 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15C: Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJan 26, 2017
0 infractions
InspectionSep 20, 2016
1 infraction
- 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  - Critical Violation
InspectionJan 7, 2016
0 infractions
InspectionJan 15, 2015
3 infractions
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionSep 22, 2014
2 infractions
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
Re-InspectionMay 9, 2014
1 infraction
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionApr 14, 2014
5 infractions
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 18, 2013
2 infractions
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15D: Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionApr 2, 2013
4 infractions
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 8, 2012
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionApr 27, 2012
3 infractions
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 26, 2011
1 infraction
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionNov 8, 2010
5 infractions
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionDec 21, 2009
4 infractions
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJan 27, 2009
3 infractions
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionNov 7, 2008
4 infractions
- 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionApr 16, 2008
4 infractions
- 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionDec 20, 2007
5 infractions
- 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMay 31, 2007
2 infractions
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 3, 2006
5 infractions
- 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJan 31, 2006
3 infractions
- 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
- 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMay 14, 2001
0 infractions
InspectionJan 22, 2001
0 infractions
InspectionDec 6, 2000
0 infractions
InspectionSep 20, 2000
0 infractions
InspectionSep 11, 2000
0 infractions

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Taco Bell #4541

Inspection summary

What these findings mean

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

Food temperature controlHigher risk

About this data

42 inspections

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