TACO BELL # 140

TACO BELL # 140 maintains a 4.2/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in LAKELAND. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

4165 US Highway 98 North

Lakeland, Florida, 33809

Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13467252

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor. Repeat Violation
10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese on assembly line, employee removed handle from above the top of cheese. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, dirt dust. Observed behind soft drink station near drive up window.
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10891892

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese, employee removed utensil. Corrected On-Site
38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed near 3-compartment sink.

1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10767441

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the holding cabinets.

9/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8785230

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, observed in unit in kitchen.
10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese container on cookline, employee removed handle. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on table behind soft drink station at pick up window. Repeat Violation
11-27-4: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. Provided written procedures to management. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at entrance to kitchen. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

1/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8458687

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed near pick up window.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table rear of soft drink station.
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.

7/29/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8383800

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter behind soft drink station.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on soft drink nozzles at station by pick up window.