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TACO BELL #128

With 5 documented inspections, TACO BELL #128 in LAKELAND has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4165 US Highway 98 North
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912116

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor/ walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain near drive thru soiled Wall under three compartment sink soiled
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on make line
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwashing sink near office
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen near back exit.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Icee freeze drink machine dispenser soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink near office. Manager placed paper towel Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724301

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice cute at the drive through. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Border sauce on the floor by storage. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719988

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under shelving and cabinets frontline and cookline.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom soda head in drive thru Outside nozzle on freeze machine

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506776

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom- toilet, wall and wall soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads in drive thru area with debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 oz black portion cups stored on floor in stock area by drive thru.
  • 29-39-4:Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Bell cover missing on backflow preventer at mop sink
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves sitting in hand washing sink in drive thru area.

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341868

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag on floor
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Icee nozzle with black buildup on outside
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soil with debris cookline and dining room