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TACO BELL

706 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-651-0084

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats57
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3910297
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 live flies on wall in mop sink area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By dry storage shelving
Basic/36-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slushy dispenser soiled with black mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 8, 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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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently 5 new hires that have not completed food handler training and manager unable to provide acknowledgment in computer
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Ceiling to right side of hood soiled with accumulated grease. Due to fryer extending width of hood system
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager showed there are currently 4 employees that have not acknowledged reporting agreement or food safety training, Looked at onboarding handbook and reporting policy not present.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2025
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slushy machine covers soiled with mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in floor drain by rethermalizer.
Basic/29-19-4
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sonia Torres unable to provide proof of food manager certification hired almost 12 months ago.
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has 6 new hires that have not completed their
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Unable to provide corporate health policy
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 live flies on wall in mop sink area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sonia Torres unable to provide proof of food manager certification hired almost 12 months ago.
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has 6 new hires that have not completed their
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Unable to provide corporate health policy
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee grab soap then washed hands for 5 seconds in prep sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
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/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently have 7 new hires and unable to provide proof of acknowledgment
Intermediate/11-26-1
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 9, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
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 handout to manager. Manager printed and posted instructions
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink by drive thru. Manager removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2023
Basic/50-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager and they printed and posted
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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