Taco Bell #029568
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Taco Bell #029568 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up six times.
Among Pinellas Park restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door heavy ice building around outside door frame.
14-11-5
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame not allowing door to close **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop inside ground beef during inspection. Employee removed and got new spoon **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pre-Fried Taco Shells on dry storage open. Employee closed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface Standing water near ice tea dispenser.
23-03-4
90
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Hand touching shredded cheese on line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice surrounding door **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle inside shredded cheese container. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
90
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 52F. Employee moved to freezer for quick retemped at chill 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed tasks put new gloves on without washing their hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box cutter in hand sink near prep area. Employee removed box cutter from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine shoot in dinning area and drive thru soiled with mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover near back door missing cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food not wearing a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
50
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep area has deep cut groove marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed cutting boards with groove marks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 4 live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live fly in prep area. Landed on cutting board. 2 live fly in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed 3 live flies. 1 in the paper storage room. Operator killed 1 fly in room behind 3 compartment sink. 1 in food prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near drive-thru window does not reach 100f. Hot water handle broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed foot pedal on hand wash sink near drive-thru broken. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep area has deep cut groove marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed cutting boards with groove marks. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two Employees on prep line handle food no beard guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed Employee with no beard guard while preparing food. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
70
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 4 live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live fly in prep area. Landed on cutting board. 2 live fly in dish area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near drive-thru window does not reach 100f. Hot water handle broken. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inverted inside of cinnamon storage bend. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep area has deep cut groove marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two Employees on prep line handle food no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cooking oil stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-Serve containers in storage room near back door not inverted **Warning**
25-06-4
61
Mar 13, 2023
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 board staining,
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
86
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining,
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back storage
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot box gaskets soiled, Drain tube on pop machine,
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #029568 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #029568 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #029568?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #029568.
How does Taco Bell #029568 compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Taco Bell #029568 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Taco Bell #029568's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #029568 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #029568 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 #029568 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #029568 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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