Taco Bell #6144
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Taco Bell #6144 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Lutz restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation, discussed with operator andheput beard guard on,
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under cooking equipments in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled and black mold like substance buildup under prep table.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. vertical hot warmer interior soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged food preparation without washing hands after jawing wet wiping cloth cleaned prep table in front line. Manager asked him washed hand properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor by triple sink. Operator restored it properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools stored in hand wash sink by prep sink. Manager removed tools **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
61
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook potatoes 78 f 2nd temp 170 f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by serving line tested at 68 f ran over 2 minutes
27-16-4
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle touching cheese in make table reach in cooler.
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in reach in freezer employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
82
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 2/1/2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. -Employee left bathroom, entered kitchen and place a bag of cheese into hot water without washing hands. She then left for bank., discussed proper hand washing with manager
12A-11-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stainless steel cleaner left on cutting board opposite to kitchen line. -Chemicals stored above and below Kay release agent.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee in to go window touched clean cup filled with ice after touching headphones without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice Shute and self serving soda nozzles on customer side soiled. -Soda nozzles on Togo service machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on cook line grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. -Dumpster bottom rusted and leaking.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Pancake mix and syrup stored next to RIC opposite cook line. Management moved to designated employee bin **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under soda syrup storage soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler below cook line cold holding unit soiled. -Reach in freezer on cook line soiled. -Hot holding units on cook line soiled
22-16-4
35
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on amber plastic pans - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #6144 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #6144 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #6144?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #6144.
How does Taco Bell #6144 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Taco Bell #6144 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Taco Bell #6144's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #6144 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #6144 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Bell #6144 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #6144 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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