Taco Bell #18575
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Taco Bell #18575 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler on west wall of cook line
29-49-6
95
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind drink syrups by rear door.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Jan 28, 2025
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
86
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee sitting at table in dining room area with gloves on. Then return to kitchen and begin preparing food orders,touching utensils, and single-serve item's without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Dominque Sampson CFM Certificate expired on 03-09-2020. Manager Monique Maxwell
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters has gaps in between. **Repeat Violation**
14-72-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Reviewed with manager.
16-10-4
50
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. 11-18-2023
29-31-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters has space between them, not installed correctly.
14-72-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid.
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler next to holding cart interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line, frozen drink machine has mold like debris interior of nozzles in front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled with burnt on food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dish area, 4 live flies in dry storage area landing on boxes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole (44F - Cold Holding) employee moved to freezer for quick chill. Retemped 10 minutes later 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line, frozen drink machine has mold like debris interior of nozzles in front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler on front counter line. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of paper towels in paper storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing in cook line. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service paper trays in dry storage area near walk in cooler not covered or inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm quaternary corrected to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled with burnt on food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
50
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies flying around Taco shell hot holding station. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Soda machine nozzle in back kitchen area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ladies restroom has no soap at hand wash sink. Employee put soap in restrooms **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple prep cutting boards heavily scratched and no longer easily cleanable **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Inspector informed employee and drinks was moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket sitting next to single service storage area. Inspector informed employee and jacket was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer on prep line
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris. Inspector informed employee and I've was cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large bulk bins soiled with food debris. Gaskets in reach in cooler in rear kitchen soiled with food and mold like debris.
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #18575 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #18575 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #18575?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #18575.
How does Taco Bell #18575 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Taco Bell #18575 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Taco Bell #18575's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #18575 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #18575 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 #18575 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #18575 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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