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TACO BELL

TACO BELL located in ST. PETERSBURG has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13479325

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

7/31/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10905407

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of three compartment sink.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Discussed with manager to have it closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler in front of front cooler with build up of food.
  • 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. Inspector will provide procedure prior to the end of inspection.

2/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8857016

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 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 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

8/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8754614

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

6/12/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8649662

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

4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8648814

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 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

7/12/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8366563

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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