Taco Bell #2448
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Taco Bell #2448 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Largo average 75, so Taco Bell #2448 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot on self service beverage station has green build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Soiled ice chute at beverage station . Employee in process of cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer . Employee in process of cleaning floor **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.Flashlight needed to see some areas . Reviewed with manager
38-04-4
78
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda gun ice dispenser in drive through soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freeze machine in disrepair leaking on right side.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice tea dispenser in front drive through not covered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of management certification during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of meat hot holding unit at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of deli cooler -reach in fridge shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Put all products in walk in freezer 11:40am Retemp cheese 43F at 12:02pm Retemp cheese 42F at 12:01pm **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of management certification during time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of meat hot holding unit at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Soda machine at drive though window leaking small amount of water under bottom. Employee using paper towels to dry up leakage.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scraper in between crack of power soak wash sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cook line blue handle in cheese. Manger moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
64
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. -both hand sink at 74 degrees Fahrenheit are taking long to get to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
27-18-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at front counter assembly line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on top of tortilla at dry storage rack Operator moved items during time of inspection. **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. -cellphone and keys above prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler Operator move items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -monitors wires above prep station at assembly line has accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind monitor above hand sink near drive-thru has accumulation of dust -vents in kitchen area have accumulation of mold-like residue
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in make table at front prep station
14-69-4
64
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in prep station at assembly line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -warmers adjacent of prep station have accumulation of grease -floor fan at prep station has accumulation of dust -monitors above prep stations have accumulation of dust -pipes next to fryers have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above prep station has accumulation of dust -standing water on the floor at prep station
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep station at front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf with boxes of tortillas Operator moved items during time of inspection. **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. -backpack and jacket above to-go lids in dry storage area Operator moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic and metal containers on dish drying rack
24-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #2448 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #2448 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #2448?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #2448.
How does Taco Bell #2448 compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Taco Bell #2448 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Taco Bell #2448's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #2448 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 #2448 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 #2448 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #2448 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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