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TACO BELL # 140

6780 HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-853-9891

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307646
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 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. Provided written procedures to management.
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

7 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 priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on fan housing.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on recycle dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter behind soft drink station at pick up window.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese on assembly line, employee removed handle from above the top of cheese.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, dirt dust. Observed behind soft drink station near drive up window.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese, employee removed utensil.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
Basic/38-02-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the holding cabinets.
Basic/36-73-4
Sep 3, 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 ▾
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. Provided written procedures to management.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at entrance to kitchen. Manager replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, observed in unit in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese container on cookline, employee removed handle.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on table behind soft drink station at pick up window.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 22, 2024Inspection 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 dust. Observed near pick up window.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table rear of soft drink station.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 29, 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on soft drink nozzles at station by pick up window.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter behind soft drink station.
Basic/23-03-4

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.