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TACO BELL #029565

9211 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 727-577-5519

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6211611
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023012875Jan 6, 2023Apr 27, 2023$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed dry storage rack for dished near three compartment sink black paint coming off.
Basic/14-13-4
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with mold-like substance. Throughout.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. printed and posted on peg board during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind soda nozzles at driv3 through.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pink mold like substance build up on ice chute of soda dispenser at drive through window.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employee engaging with food and food preparation without a CFM on duty during inspection. General Manager Nelida showed up at end of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to back door of kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black mold like build up observed in vents throughout kitchen and office.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top of single service liners on storage rack.
Basic/40-06-5
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter was missing foot pedal to access running water. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Splitter added to hose bib at mop sink. No vacuum breaker on splitter point connected to hose.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice chute soiled with mold like substance on soda dispenser in drive thru.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents above three compartment sink and throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on stand alone freezer on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager showed proof of last inspection report.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.