Taco Bell #6138

3886 Sun City Center, Ruskin, FL 33570

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Taco Bell #6138 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited two times.

Taco Bell #6138's latest score of 78 sits above the Ruskin average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to icee machine temped 70 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.

27-16-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to icee machine. Manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 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 quat, employee remade tested 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrea Bernard expired 4/18/2024.

53A-03-7

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink next to office.

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Container wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.

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. Tongs handle in fries, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine near service window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine. **Warning**

22-02-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted in dry storage. **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwash sink next to prep sink. **Warning**

29-11-4

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

23-03-4

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen.

35A-02-6

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

29-42-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #6138 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #6138 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #6138?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #6138.

How does Taco Bell #6138 compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Taco Bell #6138 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Taco Bell #6138's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #6138 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #6138 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 #6138 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #6138 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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