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TACO BELL #128

2520 E MEMORIAL BLVD US 92 EAST, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863.688.2580

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6303082
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen near back exit.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in drive thur. Soda machine catch drip with liquid it bottom.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen near back exit.
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Icee freeze drink machine dispenser soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink near office. Manager placed paper towel
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor/ walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain near drive thru soiled Wall under three compartment sink soiled
Basic/36-73-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on make line
Basic/05-09-4
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwashing sink near office
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 1, 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice cute at the drive through. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Border sauce on the floor by storage. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under shelving and cabinets frontline and cookline.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom soda head in drive thru Outside nozzle on freeze machine
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Bell cover missing on backflow preventer at mop sink
Intermediate/29-39-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves sitting in hand washing sink in drive thru area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom- toilet, wall and wall soiled.
Basic/32-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads in drive thru area with debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 oz black portion cups stored on floor in stock area by drive thru.
Basic/25-05-4
Sep 22, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Food stored on floor. Soda bag on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Icee nozzle with black buildup on outside
Basic/23-03-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soil with debris cookline and dining room
Basic/36-10-4

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.