TACO BELL
TACO BELL located in TAMPA has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2575 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922062
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee aprons hanging on shelf with border sauce and single service paper bags. Employee manager Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled with old food debris.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash debris around dumpster.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to fryers.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Copy provided Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda machine near drive thru window soiled for slime debris. Observed exterior of self service soda machine soiled with slime debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 500+ppm, helped operator dilute solution, 150ppm 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. Copy provided **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740792
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area and Walk in cooler
- 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self service soda machine dispenser grills in lobby soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near walk in cooler blocked by large trash can Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362351
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near service window Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath soda machine and walk-in-freezer
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 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.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.