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TACO BELL #3773

2456 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · 727-726-2995

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6210453
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 130F stored in holding box. Operator placed chicken in cooker to bring temperature to a minimum of 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 53F cold hold, cheese shredded 52F cold hold. Food have been in unit less than 4 hours. The unit was turned on this morning has not reached optimal temperature. Operator placed items in walk in cooler. Second temperature 10:34am 41F shredded cheese 41 lettuce
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 130F stored in holding box. Operator placed chicken in cooker to bring temperature to a minimum of 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles to hot box, exterior of hot press.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2026Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris / grease in food pans
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice du led in hand wash sink near drive through.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 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 ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on prep tables
Basic/14-09-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee cup of soda on rack in walk in cooler above cheese and chicken. Employee discarded
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - pitcher in hand wash sink near office - employee removed pitcher
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - Dalia, Christopher, Debra, Jaymee with expired food safety training
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage area
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream on shelf with food served to the public inside reach in freezer in kitchen - manager removed drink
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container (open cup of milk) in a warm holding unit with food to be served to customers in back kitchen - manager removed employee drink
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.