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TACO BELL

TACO BELL located in TAMPA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.7/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

1701 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13459343

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are soiled on soda machine.

7/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10909816

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in freezer next to fryer are torn.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caskets are torn in reach in freezer next to fryer.

3/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10705990

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on double door reach in cooler are torn.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

10/28/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8739120

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled in dry storage Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler next to fryer soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Small carton fry cup, 2oz portion cup stored on floor. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink no vacuum breaker, discussed with operator
  • 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 operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. Corrected On-Site

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8499167

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 7 basic

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from ceiling in walk in refrigerator. Discussed with operator.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on drying rack. Discussed with operator.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on Beverage-Air Freezer in disrepair. Cut marks on cutting board on cook line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in back dry storage soiled. Vents soiled in dry storage area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line soiled. Exterior of soda machine in kitchen soiled. Exterior of soda machine in lobby soiled.
  • 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 operator with education packet containing vomiting and diarrheal cleanup procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwashing sink next to drive through window. Operator stocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to drive through window. Operator stocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8360450

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee using hair restraint still has long braids hanging outside of hair net.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor in front of 3 compartment sink.
  • 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. Emailed operator employees health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**