Taco Bell #029564

3550 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #029564 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Taco Bell #029564 was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up three times.

Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Taco Bell #029564 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Rust

24-06-4

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned dishes on dry storage rack. manager moved **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. shredded cheese in walk in cooler not covered. manager covered **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-12-5

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room, drive thru and soda nozzles in frozen drink dispenser soiled with green and black mold like debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug on cardboard dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled on make table.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in drive thru next to soda dispenser soiled with duty debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer and hot box in rear area handles soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in dining room near restroom missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic clean containers in dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at steam table **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack

24-08-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at front counter

36-17-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -tortilla oven at prep station has accumulation of food residue

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice chute has accumulation of food residue -exterior of sandwich press has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind soda fountain at drive-thru has accumulation of dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #029564 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #029564 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #029564?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #029564.

How does Taco Bell #029564 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Taco Bell #029564 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Taco Bell #029564's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #029564 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #029564 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 #029564 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #029564 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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