Taco Bell #029565
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Taco Bell #029565, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Taco Bell #029565 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with mold-like substance. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. printed and posted on peg board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind soda nozzles at driv3 through.
23-03-4
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employee engaging with food and food preparation without a CFM on duty during inspection. General Manager Nelida showed up at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pink mold like substance build up on ice chute of soda dispenser at drive through window.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to back door of kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black mold like build up observed in vents throughout kitchen and office.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top of single service liners on storage rack.
40-06-5
67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter was missing foot pedal to access running water. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink.
42-01-4
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Splitter added to hose bib at mop sink. No vacuum breaker on splitter point connected to hose.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice chute soiled with mold like substance on soda dispenser in drive thru.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on stand alone freezer on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents above three compartment sink and throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
67
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager showed proof of last inspection report. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
90
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black staining on cut marks of cutting board on line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Black mold-like substance on electrical lines and curtains of walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black staining on cut marks of cutting board on line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
78
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on ceiling tiles of ware washing area. 2 live flies hovering in ware washing area 11 live flies on wall and ladder leading up to ceiling by mop sink inside of building. 2 live flies on ceiling tiles of dry goods storage area. 1 live fly on rack that holds single service and clean single service. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black staining on cut marks of cutting board on line **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Black mold-like substance on electrical lines and curtains of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black staining on cut marks of cutting board on line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of hot box has accumulation of food debris. Racks of hot box at end of line. **Warning**
22-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #029565 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #029565 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #029565?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #029565.
How does Taco Bell #029565 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Taco Bell #029565 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Taco Bell #029565's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #029565 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #029565 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 #029565 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #029565 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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