Taco Bell #128

2520 E Memorial Blvd Us 92 East, Lakeland, FL 33801

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell #128 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in drive thur. Soda machine catch drip with liquid it bottom.

23-03-4

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen near back exit.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink near office. Manager placed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Icee freeze drink machine dispenser soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor/ walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain near drive thru soiled Wall under three compartment sink soiled

36-73-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on make line

05-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwashing sink near office

29-11-4

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice cute at the drive through. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Border sauce on the floor by storage. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Bell cover missing on backflow preventer at mop sink

29-39-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves sitting in hand washing sink in drive thru area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom- toilet, wall and wall soiled.

32-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads in drive thru area with debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 oz black portion cups stored on floor in stock area by drive thru.

25-05-4

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Icee nozzle with black buildup on outside

23-03-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soil with debris cookline and dining room

36-10-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of opened hot sauce packets on ground in dry storage. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In dry storage

36-62-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #128 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #128 on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #128?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #128.

How does Taco Bell #128 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taco Bell #128 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taco Bell #128's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #128 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 #128 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 #128 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #128 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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