TACO BELL #18575
5210 S 34 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727-867-5507
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022032943 | May 2, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler on west wall of cook line
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind drink syrups by rear door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee sitting at table in dining room area with gloves on. Then return to kitchen and begin preparing food orders,touching utensils, and single-serve item's without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Dominque Sampson CFM Certificate expired on 03-09-2020. Manager Monique Maxwell
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Reviewed with manager.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters has gaps in between.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed scoop.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth.
Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. 11-18-2023
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters has space between them, not installed correctly.
Garbage can located outside has no lid.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Reach-in cooler next to holding cart interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.