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TACO BELL # 136

3605 FLORIDA AVE S, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-646-4207

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats67
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6306058
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Manager printed and posted
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup under drink station in drive thur.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on the floor in walkin freezer Case of french fries stored on floor in walk-in cooler Cases of oil stored on floor on cookline
Basic/08B-38-4
Stored food not covered. Tea urns in dining room filled with tea, not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Dec 30, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the Traulsen reach in freezer near the 1st booth drive thru.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Nov 20, 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. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in the 1st booth drive thru.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Manager printed and posted
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken soda bibb line in dry storage
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored in mop sink. Observed soda bibb bag with broken attachment in mop sink.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.