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TACO BELL # 185

2045 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863-683-0100

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308487
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 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. Emailed Vomit cleanup. PIC 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

6 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under soda machine lots of debris
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men's restroom
Basic/36-64-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging in front of fryer.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink station in dining room with white chucks of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 8, 2025Inspection 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. By cook line taco shell debris Cardboard boxes that need to be broken down and discarded. Employee removed items from the floor and swept then sanitized the floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent on front counter side dripping with condensation, no cross contamination observed.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment in drive thru area
Basic/36-73-4
Apr 4, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom
Basic/32-07-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in drive thru
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue towel hanging on bucket not in sanitizer
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 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. Emailed Vomit cleanup. PIC posted
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4

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.