Taco Bell #6133

2031 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Taco Bell #6133, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Food manager certification expired” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Taco Bell #6133's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed a green grease receptacle not being stored on a nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
95
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile next to the self serve drink station. Employee stated the drink station is out of service at the moment. Manager stated that someone will be out to look at the ceiling tomorrow. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed a missing ceiling tile next to the self serve drink station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed a missing ceiling tile next to the self serve drink station. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in the front area. Observed 5 small flying insects in the self serve drink station in the front area. Employee stated that the self serve drink station is currently out of order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed 7 small flying insects in the self serve drink station in the front area. Manager had an employee eradicate, clean and sanitize the area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile next to the self serve drink station. Employee stated the drink station is out of service at the moment. Manager stated that someone will be out to look at the ceiling tomorrow. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed a missing ceiling tile next to the self serve drink station. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in the front area. Observed 5 small flying insects in the self serve drink station in the front area. Employee stated that the self serve drink station is currently out of order. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile next to the self serve drink station. Employee stated the drink station is out of service at the moment. Manager stated that someone will be out to look at the ceiling tomorrow. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on an open box of flour tortillas. Observed an employee meal in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle to scoop dry twists/noodle touching the product. Manager removed the scoop from the bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Emailed manager a copy of the poster, they were able to print it out and post it on the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
70
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee dumped in hand wash sink. Manager had employee clean the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on make table at cook line. Manager states she called in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-69-4
78
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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, A. Anderson, certificate expired 2/16/23. No other manager on site. All CFM observed were expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Manager unable to provide current Food Manager Certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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, A. Anderson, certificate expired 2/16/23. No other manager on site. All CFM observed were expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Emailed to Manager, A. Anderson **Warning**
11-26-1
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 to Manager, A Anderson **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed soiled gaskets in reaching freezer across from fryers. **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 has taken class on 03-31-2024. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food stuck on clean dishes on shelves by back door.
16-48-4
86
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Siding of walk in cooler door broken
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance under soda nozzles at drive thru soda dispenser Gaskets in warmers soiled. Fan covers in walk in soiled
23-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #6133 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #6133 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #6133?

Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #6133.

How does Taco Bell #6133 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taco Bell #6133 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taco Bell #6133's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #6133 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #6133 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 #6133 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #6133 is inspected around four times per year on average.