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TACO BELL #6138

3886 SUN CITY CENTER, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813-633-8643

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3911770
Grade history
JUL 23
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.

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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to icee machine. Manager replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to icee machine temped 70 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrea Bernard expired 4/18/2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink next to office.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Container wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in fries, employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine near service window.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine near service window.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted in dry storage.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwash sink next to prep sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning

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.