TACO BELL
3401 5TH AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-323-4105
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 9 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. Provided protocol to management.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk-in cooler
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. Inspector will provide procedure prior to the end of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Discussed with manager to have it closed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler in front of front cooler with build up of food.
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. Cutting boards stained and soiled on front counter.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on bulk bins soiled with food debris in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2025 license observed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on front line soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Lid open to dumpster. Employee closed lids during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 6 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. Provided protocol to management.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on make table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler soiled. Gaskets soiled on warmer box.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the 3 compartment sink area.
Open dumpster lid. Lid to dumpster open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cardboard Take out containers in dry storage not inverted. Employee inverted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on cutting board on cooks line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handle hash browns no hair restraint
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.