Taco Bell
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Taco Bell stretching back to 2022. Taco Bell was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed in. The dish drying area.
16-48-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on the floor. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Waste water on ground on inside and outside of establishment. Observed grey wastewater on the ground in both bathrooms. Also observed gray wastewater backing up in on dumpster pad and by drive-through speaker box. Waste water is draining onto parking parking lot, observed cars driving through the waste water. Also observed customer walking through waste water as well **Warning**
28-13-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public or employee use. Restrooms backing up and sewage on ground **Warning**
32-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathrooms and outside in parking lot, drive thru and dumpster area
36-64-5
78
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink on installed splitter.
29-42-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used in cinnamon sugar bin with no handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. No food stored in reach in coolers. Both reach in coolers are in disrepair. Employee states technician is scheduled to repair them. Repair Technician responded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow water slow draining at hand sink next to drive thru window.
29-20-5
64
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slimy substance on soda machine nozzles located in customer lobby.
22-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed accumulation of grease on ground area located behind the dumpster enclosure.
33-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked on drying racks with accumulated water.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a few cracked tiles on floor next to three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing dumpster lid on recycling dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - Observed standing water in self service soda machine drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Women's toilet not functioning. Manager placed Sign on men's restroom to allow women to use the facility.
32-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around nozzles of soda machine with build up of debris. Located in drive through window.
23-03-4
52
Aug 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans with water stored on stacked on each other-wet nesting.
24-08-4
95
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 1/3rd pans with water in between the pans, wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.
How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation 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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