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TACO BELL #029579

3600 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33704 · 727-527-3465

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6210279
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly disharea
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans stacked for storage after washing.
Basic/24-08-4
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute on drink dispenser with black/green and red mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with old food and grease underneath fryers on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in standing double door reach-in freezer located in rear area next to dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment at cook line, specifically fryers, with heavy accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Stuck on grease on clear yellow pans stored at dish pit. Inspector was able to scrape the surface and remove the build up. Pans require deeper cleaning.
Basic/16-48-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in freezer next to fryers with accumulating old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at drive through with build up of drink syrup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table across from steam bin.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans across from three compartment sink stored wet not allowing proper air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cook-line and prep-table soiled with old food and grease.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Steam box used for hot holding rice and beans with accumulation of debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in freezers across from dry storage area soiled with grease at hinges and between doors.
Basic/23-03-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Yellow pan observed stored with old food still stuck to container in dish room.
Basic/16-48-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth bucket at cook-line tested under 200ppm. Manager made new bucket. Tested again at proper 200ppl QAC.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute in lobby soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sani towels stored under chemicals in storage area
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents over kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly disharea
High priority/35A-02-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Drive through window.
Intermediate/31B-02-4

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.