Kfc/Taco Bell
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Kfc/Taco Bell has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled. Soda nozzles on soda fountain soiled, located in dining room.
22-02-4
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. No reporting agreement for Neil H.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at fry station wearing a hair tie and a ball cap but hair is still not restrained properly, hair is loose, exposed and hanging on sides of neck. Employee restrained hair properly at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage rack next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500ppm. Operator remade sanitizer and tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Manager coached employees at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice cubes in handwash sink at front service line. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
31A-11-4
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated all food containers to air dry at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under storage shelves at dry storage area and front service area.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwaves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not stirred/rotated. Commercially processed Mac n cheese. **Repeat Violation**
03E-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 1 employee wearing watch and wristbands working with food at front service area. Employee removed items from hands at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Soiled water on floor at fried chicken cook line. Handyman working on the floor tiles at the area, he states that he will clean and mop the floor after floor tiles replaced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Handyman working onsite and able to unclogged the mop sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. 2 containers of corn not covered reheating in microwaves. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-06-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nuzzles soiled with slimy substance at self service soda machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Employee mopped floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
74
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picked up a piece of bacon and placed into her mouth, then engage to work with food without changing gloves. Discussed with manager, manager discussed with employee, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
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. Provided by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer door gaskets soiled with black mold like slimy substance at fried chicken station.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards by front counter area. Manager stated that these cutting boards no longer in use. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on food hot line at kitchen. Discussed with manager, manager discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and soiled with grease.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee shoes stored under soda syrup shelf at food storage area. Manager moved to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Potato fries hot holding unit filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to walk-in cooler very slow draining water.
29-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kfc/Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kfc/Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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