TACO BELL
2575 E HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-231-6858
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022049254 | Aug 1, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter requires one additional vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board attached to prep area is stained. Self serve soda machine soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to prep area.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid left open.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink tested 500+ ppm quat, manager remade tested 400 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm quat, manager remade tested 400 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind register temped 77 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 500+ppm, helped operator dilute solution, 150ppm
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. Copy provided
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee aprons hanging on shelf with border sauce and single service paper bags. Employee manager
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled with old food debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash debris around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to fryers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Copy provided
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda machine near drive thru window soiled for slime debris. Observed exterior of self service soda machine soiled with slime debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self service soda machine dispenser grills in lobby soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near walk in cooler blocked by large trash can
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area and Walk in cooler
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near service window Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath soda machine and walk-in-freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.