Taco Bell #16507

32899 N Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 346843123
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell #16507 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Palm Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 74; Taco Bell #16507 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small fly by back door in dry storage. 1 small fly by soda machine in lobby.
35A-02-7
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet has residue on seat in men's room.
32-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine by drive through soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind ice chute in the dining room. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took out trash, returned inside and touched clean equipment no hand wash.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS creamy jalapeño sauce (52F - Cold Holding, second temperature at 12:15 37F cold hold); TCS avocado sauce (51F - Cold Holding, second temperature at 13:15 37F cold hold) plastic squeeze bottles placed in pans in well of prep unit. Operator iced down jalapeño and avocado sauces Food s in prep unit less than 4 hour.
03A-02-5
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #16507 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #16507 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #16507?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #16507.

How does Taco Bell #16507 compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Taco Bell #16507 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Taco Bell #16507's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #16507 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #16507 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 #16507 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #16507 is inspected around two times per year on average.