Taco Bell # 185

2045 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell # 185 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

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

Taco Bell # 185's latest score of 82 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under soda machine lots of debris

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men's restroom

36-64-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging in front of fryer.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink station in dining room with white chucks of food debris.

23-03-4

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By cook line taco shell debris Cardboard boxes that need to be broken down and discarded. Employee removed items from the floor and swept then sanitized the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent on front counter side dripping with condensation, no cross contamination observed.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment in drive thru area

36-73-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed Vomit cleanup. PIC posted **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on counter behind soft drink machine.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 185 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 185 on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 185?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 185.

How does Taco Bell # 185 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taco Bell # 185 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taco Bell # 185's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 185 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell # 185 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 # 185 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 185 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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