Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
Taco Bell has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Taco Bell is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
95
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Inspector will provide procedure prior to the end of inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Discussed with manager to have it closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler in front of front cooler with build up of food.
22-16-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Provided protocol to management.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on make table.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler soiled. Gaskets soiled on warmer box.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the 3 compartment sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid to dumpster open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cardboard Take out containers in dry storage not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
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 - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
70
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on cutting board on cooks line
41-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handle hash browns no hair restraint
13-03-4
82
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead roach on floor observed in closet next to restrooms. Informed manager to clean and sanitize area. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cutting boards stained with food debris. Ice machine chute soiled with mold like debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All prep cutting boards heavily grooved. Manager stated they have ordered new cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table top left of prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Top shelf of walk in freezer has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled high chair by front entrance
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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