Taco Bell 3297

5096 N Us Highway 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Taco Bell 3297, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Apollo Beach restaurant scores 67. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in fries. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tortillas on floor, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding unit door soiled. Exterior of soda machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to soda machine.

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

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 in cheese. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

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

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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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 in shredded cheese, operator repositioned handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at handwash sink across from cook line.

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 3297 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 3297 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 3297?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 3297.

How does Taco Bell 3297 compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?

Taco Bell 3297 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Apollo Beach average of 67.

Has Taco Bell 3297's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell 3297 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 3297 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 3297 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 3297 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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