TACO BELL #029579

TACO BELL #029579 located in ST. PETERSBURG has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 4.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

3401 5th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Veranda Flats Apartments
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13474441

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute on drink dispenser with black/green and red mold like substance.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with old food and grease underneath fryers on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in standing double door reach-in freezer located in rear area next to dry storage.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment at cook line, specifically fryers, with heavy accumulation of grease.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Stuck on grease on clear yellow pans stored at dish pit. Inspector was able to scrape the surface and remove the build up. Pans require deeper cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in freezer next to fryers with accumulating old food debris.

7/28/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10884518

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 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 prep table across from steam bin.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans across from three compartment sink stored wet not allowing proper air drying. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cook-line and prep-table soiled with old food and grease.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Steam box used for hot holding rice and beans with accumulation of debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in freezers across from dry storage area soiled with grease at hinges and between doors.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Yellow pan observed stored with old food still stuck to container in dish room.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth bucket at cook-line tested under 200ppm. Manager made new bucket. Tested again at proper 200ppl QAC. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at drive through with build up of drink syrup.

12/5/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10732076

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute in lobby soiled
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sani towels stored under chemicals in storage area Corrected On-Site

7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8754617

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents over kitchen
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

12/27/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8466998

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/8/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8366564

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly disharea
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Drive through window.