Taco Bell #6141
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Taco Bell #6141 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Taco Bell #6141 is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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. Blue scoop handle touching shredded mixed cheese in reach in cooler next to drive through window. Manager moved handle out of food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
95
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in the back by the mop sink area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher in the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen near the dry storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor in the walk in freezer and on the door frame to the reach in freezer on the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy of poster. Manager printed and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the shelves in the hot box and gaskets on the cook line. Observed calcium build up on the outside of the spout to the water dispenser.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two water stained ceiling tiles in the dining room area.
36-34-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed the grease receptacle being stored on absorbent surface.
33-23-4
55
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Omar Apollo's Hot sauce stored under the hand wash sink with hand soap on front line.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter stated changed on 1/11/24. Expired 1/11/25.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Calcium build up on hot water system nozzle in dry storage.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels present in dispenser at handwashing sink in dry storage.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer siding exposing wood inside wall in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Missing door panel on dumpster enclosure gate. Shared dumpster.
33-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris around both dumpster on the dumpster pad. Shared dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in dry storage missing light shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of debris on soda heads by drive through.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster inside enclosure. Shared dumpster with Circle K.
33-16-4
47
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along wall of walk-in freezer under fan
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reach in freezer on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar stored in coffee cup at tea station next to freeze machine
02D-01-5
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. **Repeat Violation**
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.
11-26-1
82
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Observed no directions for vomit or diarrhea events.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed a wet mop stored in water. Manager hung the mop up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
86
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired on 2-1-22.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed an ice build up in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic cups stored on the floor in the store room.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop stored on the floor.
42-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #6141 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #6141 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #6141?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #6141.
How does Taco Bell #6141 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Bell #6141 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Bell #6141's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #6141 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #6141 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 #6141 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #6141 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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