Taco Bell #6136
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Taco Bell #6136 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Taco Bell #6136 squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink located next to walk in cooler, discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plugs missing on dumpsters , discussed with manager the importance of drain plugs.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open at dumpsters, manager closed the dumpster lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice dispenser at drive-thru soda fountain soiled with black and pink mold-like substance. Soda nozzles at drive-thru soda fountain soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while frying taco shells on front Cussed with employee and manager. Employee discarded gum during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of single service sauces and 1 box of bag-in-box soda syrup stored on floor in dry storage area, adjacent to Walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces not labeled inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in soda machine soiled with black mold-like substance at drive-thru station. Unused warmer soiled with debris located in storage pantry area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Located in parking lot next to dumpsters. **Repeat Violation**
28-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside cabinet beneath soda machine in dining room is soiled with debris. Inside cabinet beneath Employee handwash sink in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall inside cabinet beneath soda machine located in dining room, soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from three compartment sink faucet. Leaking faucet from Employee handwash sink in dining room.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces not labeled in Walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Locate on dry dish rack over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
58
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop inside cinnamon bin in dry storage area. Employee removed cup and discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees placed on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Ground around grease trap is saturated with old grease. Standing grease in parking lot.
28-24-4
86
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
11-27-4
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. Printed for management to sign and some employees. Manager and some employees signed next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cup in boxes on floor.
25-05-4
78
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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 written plan operator printed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink dispenser. Soda dispenser machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. discussed with operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cell phone and began working with ready to eat food. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing and changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #6136 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #6136 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #6136?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #6136.
How does Taco Bell #6136 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Bell #6136 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Bell #6136's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #6136 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #6136 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 #6136 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #6136 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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