Taco Bell #029579

3600 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #029579 eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Taco Bell #029579's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Stuck on grease on clear yellow pans stored at dish pit. Inspector was able to scrape the surface and remove the build up. Pans require deeper cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-48-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in freezer next to fryers with accumulating old food debris.

22-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute on drink dispenser with black/green and red mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with old food and grease underneath fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in standing double door reach-in freezer located in rear area next to dry storage.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment at cook line, specifically fryers, with heavy accumulation of grease.

23-03-4

Jul 28, 2025

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. Drink nozzles at drive through with build up of drink syrup.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table across from steam bin.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans across from three compartment sink stored wet not allowing proper air drying. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cook-line and prep-table soiled with old food and grease.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Steam box used for hot holding rice and beans with accumulation of debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in freezers across from dry storage area soiled with grease at hinges and between doors.

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Yellow pan observed stored with old food still stuck to container in dish room.

16-48-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth bucket at cook-line tested under 200ppm. Manager made new bucket. Tested again at proper 200ppl QAC. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Dec 5, 2024

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly disharea

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Drive through window.

31B-02-4

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board next to steam table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of soda station on floor of back storage area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 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 single service storage area

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of front line blocked by cardboard box. Cardboard box removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda nozzle at self-service soda fountain.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Steel storage containers on dry rack

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold-like substance on exterior of ice chute. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler of make line.

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #029579 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #029579 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #029579?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #029579.

How does Taco Bell #029579 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Taco Bell #029579 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Taco Bell #029579's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #029579 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #029579 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 Taco Bell #029579 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #029579 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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