Kfc/ Taco Bell

1605 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Kfc/ Taco Bell appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Kfc/ Taco Bell was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Kfc/ Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by Togo window. Operator refilled during inspection.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in small reach in cooler on cooks line gasket are torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Oct 22, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Management placed soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink tired in food preparation table. Management discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarette stored on front counter in front of cash register. Employee removed and properly stored cigarette. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside small reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia in sanitizer bucket tested 50ppm. Management refilled bucket retested at 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves next to 3 compartment sink. Manager placed items in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in frezzer are torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on Taco Bell side has deep groves and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves next to 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket torn and soiled inside reach in cooler across from fryer.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall between Taco Bell heating table and hot holding unit is soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on KFC steam table.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfc/ Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfc/ Taco Bell on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kfc/ Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kfc/ Taco Bell.

How does Kfc/ Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Kfc/ Taco Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Kfc/ Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kfc/ Taco Bell have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kfc/ Taco Bell 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 Kfc/ Taco Bell inspected?

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

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