TACO BELL # 140
6780 HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-853-9891
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on fan housing.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on recycle dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter behind soft drink station at pick up window.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, dirt dust. Observed behind soft drink station near drive up window.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the holding cabinets.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at entrance to kitchen. Manager replenished paper towels.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, observed in unit in kitchen.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on table behind soft drink station at pick up window.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed near pick up window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table rear of soft drink station.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on soft drink nozzles at station by pick up window.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counter behind soft drink station.
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.