TACO BELL 029584
3802 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-835-9907
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a slimy substance around ice chute on drink machine by drive through window at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around fryers in kitchen at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors at time of inspection
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use phone then assemble food on main cook line during inspection
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of restroom cleaner and Oder neutralizer stored on top of soda bib boxes at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee water next to food for customers in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones: - above fryer area on shelf over prep table next to fryers - employee using phone on food production line countertop.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor next to mop bucket at time of inspection. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed torn box pieces and togo cup lids in hand wash sink my togo window. Employee removed from sink during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in kitchen and by togo window.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic togo bowl in bulk cinnamon sugar at time of inspection
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from hood corner over fryer area in kitchen. Drip does not come in contact with anything but floor. Spoke with operator and had them mop and sanitize area and place a bucket to catch dripping water at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around kitchen equipment with grease, food debris and single use items at time of inspection
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard and garbage on ground surrounding dumpster/recycle/grease receptacle at time of inspection
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle and surrounding area soile with old grease at time of inspection
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid opened at time of inspection
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed red scoop handle in bulk dried rice at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on lower reach in coolers on main assembly line soiled at time of inspection
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped straws stored under soda machine in dining room soiled at time of inspection
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee pick object up off ground with gloves on, then return to work without hand wash or glove change. -Observed different employee drop something on floor, pick up item and then return to making food without hand wash or glove change. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors around fryer and other equipment soiled with grease/food debris/discarded togo cups -Dining room floor had napkins and other paper debris Employee swept dining room during inspection. Priority: Basic
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in back room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance on drink fountain around nozzle's.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on clean shelves. Operator set pans to dry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind fryers soiled with oil/grease.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in men's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handwash sink. Spoke to operator and they removed the garbage can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on main cookies line grooved
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood dripping onto floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine has hard water build up outside machine
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade in freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink not in a manner to dry
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.