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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. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13592886

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior portion of the spout to the fountain drink dispenser with balaclava mold like substance.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed in containers on the clean dish drying rack.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - soiled floors under the self serve drink area.

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10909615

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler floor is soiled with food debris.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler. Operator mixed items. Rechecked temps a. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); 44f b. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) 42f **Corrective Action Taken**

6/5/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8997489

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 05-09-4:Basic - Broken ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone under hand wash sink in food prep/ storage area . For reporting purposes only. Reviewed with manager

10/7/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8733046

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soda like liquid in handwash sink at front service area. Discussed with manager about handwash sink for handwash only.

3/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8516102

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Test 100ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer, test 200ppm. 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in handwash sink at back kitchen area. Removed. Corrected On-Site

10/3/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8354536

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile shows water damage above cook line. Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above food service line.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm. Manager replaced solution, tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 of the press grill soiled with old food debris and grease. Manager stated that the press grill is not in use.
  • 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. Employees signed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation