Taco Bell #029566
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Taco Bell #029566 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Taco Bell #029566 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make line stained
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I emailed operator choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
86
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at rear kitchen 80F. Operator adjusted and retemped at 90F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dining room near self service soda fountain landing on wall. Educated on flies and provided pest prevention info sheet.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on front line, panini press soiled on make line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in drive thru. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda fountain ice chute soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.employee printed and posted license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with rice and debris in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler under prep line front counter. Cabinet under self service soda fountain soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out containers on the floor in rear dry storage area. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
50
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stream tray soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles soiled with food debris drive through window and dining room area. Nozzles hot water machine soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines by drive thru soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cook line soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing tile next to stand up heat oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under prep sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Employee must wash hand sign at hand sinks in kitchen area. Manager posted employees must wash hand signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cup, to go boxes on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe Leaking under prep sink
29-11-4
47
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter in use **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #029566 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #029566 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #029566?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #029566.
How does Taco Bell #029566 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Taco Bell #029566 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Taco Bell #029566's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #029566 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #029566 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 #029566 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #029566 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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