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TACO BELL

TACO BELL located in SOUTH PASADENA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

903 Pasadena Avenue South
Florida, 33707
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/1/2025

Inspection #: 3683150

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512986

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the soda machine ice chute
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor covered with standing water near mop sink.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor on cook line has heavy accumulation of food debris. Operator swept cook line floor.
  • 33-24-4:Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster area drain is clogged it allowing area to drain causing standing water and algae to accumulate
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on hood equipment soiled with dust and grease buildup. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Grillers for pressing burritos soiled with food debris.

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910930

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute in drive thru soiled with black mold like debris, ice chute at self service drink machine in dining room soiled with black mold like debris. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies restroom no covered container.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license during inspection. Manager printed out license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dry storage under C02 tank in corner.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with broken chips on cook line.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and food debris on the pad around dumpster.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven on front line soiled with burnt on food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from both dumpsters in garbage corral.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)employee removed sour cream to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with black mold like debris in drive thru. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890460

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines at drive through window soiled with mold like black substance.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven pressure on cook line soiled with food debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards soiled with food debris
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food, grease debris in hand sink on cook line.

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726807

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near C02 tank. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469290

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Employee drink cup on table next to coffee. Employee removed drink cup Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on shelf next to tortilla chips. Employee cellphone on counter next to pos system at drive thru.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by CO2 tank. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven presser soiled with food debris. Spray nozzle above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched dirty dishes then put gloves on and continued to cook.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee answered the called phone then continued to sell drinks to customers in drive thru window.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry scoop soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles at drive thru window soiled with mold like substance.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen next to drive thru window. Manager placed paper towels.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cinnamon Twisted bag in container not labeled.

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348519

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room area were to go pick up food.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Management unable to locate license.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelves next to tortillas cases.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water back area around CO 2 tank.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor under reach in coolers.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris on ground around dumpster area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line have food like debris. Top of sandwich press has food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup holder not inverted. Manager inverted cup holder Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles behind front counter have mold like substance by drive through window. Frozen drink machine behind front counter mixture nozzle had mold like substance.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves in hand sink front line. Manager removed gloves from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by soda machine expired 2-3-22.