Taco Bell # 136

3605 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell # 136 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Taco Bell # 136 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Jul 2, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Feb 25, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 18, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in the 1st booth drive thru.

36-27-5

Jul 14, 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. Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken soda bibb line in dry storage

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored in mop sink. Observed soda bibb bag with broken attachment in mop sink.

08B-38-4

Oct 31, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling beside soda machine on drive thru soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind the soda boxes in storage room **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. French fries on top of tongs in streamwell. Employee removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken behind soda bibbs in dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**

36-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 136 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 136 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 136?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 136.

How does Taco Bell # 136 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taco Bell # 136 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taco Bell # 136's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 136 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell # 136 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 # 136 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 136 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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