Taco Bell 029584
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
61
Score
Taco Bell 029584 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Taco Bell 029584's latest score of 61 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of restroom cleaner and Oder neutralizer stored on top of soda bib boxes at time of inspection.
41-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use phone then assemble food on main cook line during inspection
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee water next to food for customers in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones: - above fryer area on shelf over prep table next to fryers - employee using phone on food production line countertop.
40-06-5
61
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor next to mop bucket at time of inspection. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed torn box pieces and togo cup lids in hand wash sink my togo window. Employee removed from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in kitchen and by togo window. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic togo bowl in bulk cinnamon sugar at time of inspection
14-01-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from hood corner over fryer area in kitchen. Drip does not come in contact with anything but floor. Spoke with operator and had them mop and sanitize area and place a bucket to catch dripping water at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
28-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around kitchen equipment with grease, food debris and single use items at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard and garbage on ground surrounding dumpster/recycle/grease receptacle at time of inspection
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle and surrounding area soile with old grease at time of inspection
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid opened at time of inspection
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed red scoop handle in bulk dried rice at time of inspection
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on lower reach in coolers on main assembly line soiled at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped straws stored under soda machine in dining room soiled at time of inspection
25-05-4
64
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in back room
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance on drink fountain around nozzle's.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on clean shelves. Operator set pans to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind fryers soiled with oil/grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in men's bathroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handwash sink. Spoke to operator and they removed the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on main cookies line grooved
14-09-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood dripping onto floor in kitchen.
36-63-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine has hard water build up outside machine
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade in freezer
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink not in a manner to dry
42-01-4
61
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of air deodorizer stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 029584 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 029584 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 029584?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 029584.
How does Taco Bell 029584 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Bell 029584 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Bell 029584's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell 029584 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 029584 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 029584 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 029584 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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