Taco Bell
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Bell nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Seffner restaurants, the typical score is 84; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By dry storage shelving
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slushy dispenser soiled with black mold like substance
23-03-4
90
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently 5 new hires that have not completed food handler training and manager unable to provide acknowledgment in computer **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling to right side of hood soiled with accumulated grease. Due to fryer extending width of hood system
36-34-5
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager showed there are currently 4 employees that have not acknowledged reporting agreement or food safety training, Looked at onboarding handbook and reporting policy not present. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2025 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slushy machine covers soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain by rethermalizer.
29-19-4
74
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 live flies on wall in mop sink area **Warning**
35A-02-6
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sonia Torres unable to provide proof of food manager certification hired almost 12 months ago. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has 6 new hires that have not completed their **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Unable to provide corporate health policy **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
52
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently have 7 new hires and unable to provide proof of acknowledgment
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee grab soap then washed hands for 5 seconds in prep sink.
12A-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
70
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor 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. Emailed handout to manager. Manager printed and posted instructions **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink by drive thru. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2023
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager and they printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
74
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around three times per year on average.
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