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TACO BELL #18575

5210 S 34 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727-867-5507

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6213822
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022032943May 2, 2022Aug 18, 2022$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 30, 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
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind drink syrups by rear door.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/16-10-4
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters has gaps in between.
Basic/14-72-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. 11-18-2023
Intermediate/29-31-4
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.
Basic/14-72-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid.
Basic/33-15-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
Reach-in cooler next to holding cart interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4

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.