Taco Bell # 138

6753 N Church Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell # 138, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.

By comparison, the average Mulberry facility scores 85, putting Taco Bell # 138 on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to manager, manager was able to print and post. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up in the interior of the hot holding unit.

23-03-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain at drive through has mold like buildup.

23-03-4

May 16, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 400 ppm. The sanitizer was replaced. 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2025 displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Interior of hot holding unit with food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter behind soft drink station near pick up window.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in center cold hold unit.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop sink.

42-01-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Provided form to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under counter next to pick up window.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese, employee removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain under counter next to pick up window.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind soft drink machine next to pick up window.

36-27-5

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in center cold hold unit. Also debris on counter behind soft drink dispenser at pick up window. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soft drink nozzles at self serve station.

22-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind soft drink machine at drive up window.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 138 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 138 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 138?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 138.

How does Taco Bell # 138 compare to other restaurants in Mulberry?

Taco Bell # 138 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mulberry average of 85.

Has Taco Bell # 138's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell # 138 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell # 138 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 # 138 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 138 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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