TACO BELL

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8857016

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute on drive thru soda fountain soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on bulk bins soiled with food debris in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2025 license observed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on front line soiled with food debris.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open to dumpster. Employee closed lids during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and soiled on front counter. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8754614

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler soiled. Gaskets soiled on warmer box.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the 3 compartment sink area.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid to dumpster open.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cardboard Take out containers in dry storage not inverted. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 protocol to management.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on make table.

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8649662

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8648814

  • 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366563

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handle hash browns no hair restraint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on cutting board on cooks line