Taco Bell #17693

40976 N Us Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 346895446

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Bell #17693 has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/grey mold-like substance in the interior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Taco Bell #17693 squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line left side. Created hand soap dispenser during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings walk in cooler made on Tuesday put date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded faucet on splitter, no vacuum breaker

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Amber pans for hot holding

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/grey mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute and around nozzles in lobby. Around nozzles of ice machine **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with black substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute in dining room soiled with black substance.

22-20-5

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 19, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 3, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has needed information to be in compliance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has needed forms to gain compliance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at to go window **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #17693 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #17693 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #17693?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/grey mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #17693.

How does Taco Bell #17693 compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Taco Bell #17693 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Taco Bell #17693's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #17693 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #17693 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 #17693 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #17693 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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