TACO BELL
7620 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-886-4141
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with manager to attach a vacuum breaker or to remove the splitter if the splitter is not in use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on soda fountain are soiled. Located at drive-thru station.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior portion of the spout to the fountain drink dispenser with balaclava mold like substance.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed in containers on the clean dish drying rack.
soiled floors under the self serve drink area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler. Operator mixed items. Rechecked temps a. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); 44f b. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) 42f
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed sanitizer solution.
Walk-in cooler floor is soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Broken ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone under hand wash sink in food prep/ storage area. For reporting purposes only. Reviewed with manager
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soda like liquid in handwash sink at front service area. Discussed with manager about handwash sink for handwash only.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in handwash sink at back kitchen area. Removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Test 100ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer, test 200ppm.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 of the press grill soiled with old food debris and grease. Manager stated that the press grill is not in use.
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. Employees signed at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile shows water damage above cook line. Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above food service line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm. Manager replaced solution, tested 200ppm.
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