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TACO BELL

3401 5TH AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-323-4105

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216254
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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. Provided protocol to management.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in center of kitchen. Manager on duty replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk-in cooler
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Inspector will provide procedure prior to the end of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of three compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Discussed with manager to have it closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler in front of front cooler with build up of food.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and soiled on front counter.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute on drive thru soda fountain soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on bulk bins soiled with food debris in dry storage area.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2025 license observed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on front line soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Open dumpster lid. Lid open to dumpster. Employee closed lids during inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 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. Provided protocol to management.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on make table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler soiled. Gaskets soiled on warmer box.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the 3 compartment sink area.
Basic/36-22-4
Open dumpster lid. Lid to dumpster open.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cardboard Take out containers in dry storage not inverted. Employee inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/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
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on cutting board on cooks line
High priority/41-10-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handle hash browns no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4

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