Taco Bell #6147

17884 Aprile Dr, Lutz, FL 33558

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #6147 seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Taco Bell #6147 squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 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 in drive through

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries on floor in walk in freezer, operator left it up to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda fountain grate rusted.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance observed on soda fountain by drive through window. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer doors.

23-03-4

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 11, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 100 ppm retested to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and helmet on dry storage shelf. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. 0-100 operator will manually set up sanitizer until repairs can be made

22-43-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator will manually set up sanitation equipment until repairs are made to dispenser

21-08-4

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, one sanitizer bucket 0ppm. Manger refilled - 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-28-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance underside of beverage station at drive thur and dinning area.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling vent at drive thur soiled and dripping liquid. -Vent on cooks line soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair- gasket torn, hinges rusted

14-11-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid, missing drain plug

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #6147 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #6147 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #6147?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #6147.

How does Taco Bell #6147 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Taco Bell #6147 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 80.

Has Taco Bell #6147's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #6147 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #6147 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 #6147 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #6147 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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