TACO BELL
903 PASADENA AVE S, South Pasadena FL 33707 · 813-503-6880
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)employee removed sour cream to walk in cooler for quick chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute soiled with black/pink moldlike substance on soda machine by service window
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. On prep line opposite the side in use: Sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Operator says this line was stocked from the walk in cooler at 9AM and no temperatures had been taken at that time or since. Since the walk in cooler temped well, it is likely that the foods took some time to elevate in temperature as a result of the reach in unit being ineffective, and may have been within a window to cool them. Operator voluntarily discarded and will discontinue use of unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F or below.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep line opposite the side in use: Sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Operator says this line was stocked from the walk in cooler at 9AM and no temperatures had been taken at that time or since. Since the walk in cooler temped well, it is likely that the foods took some time to elevate in temperature as a result of the reach in unit being ineffective, and may have been within a window to cool them. Operator voluntarily discarded and will discontinue use of unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute soiled with black/pink moldlike substance on soda machine by service window
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pair of scissors in hand sink by prep sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. On prep line opposite the side in use: Sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Operator says this line was stocked from the walk in cooler at 9AM and no temperatures had been taken at that time or since. Since the walk in cooler temped well, it is likely that the foods took some time to elevate in temperature as a result of the reach in unit being ineffective, and may have been within a window to cool them. Operator voluntarily discarded and will discontinue use of unit until it has been repaired and can hold foods at 41F or below.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dining tables throughout dining room soiled with food debris. No clean tables available. Operator cleaned tables.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink -standing water under 3 compartment sink due to leaking pipe
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout dining room, and under self-service soda machine.
Wall separating seating from self service order screens is soiled with dirt/spill residues.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Grillers for pressing burritos soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the soda machine ice chute
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor covered with standing water near mop sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor on cook line has heavy accumulation of food debris. Operator swept cook line floor.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster area drain is clogged it allowing area to drain causing standing water and algae to accumulate
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on hood equipment soiled with dust and grease buildup. Operator removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Jul 2, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)employee removed sour cream to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with black mold like debris in drive thru.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute in drive thru soiled with black mold like debris, ice chute at self service drink machine in dining room soiled with black mold like debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies restroom no covered container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license during inspection. Manager printed out license during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dry storage under C02 tank in corner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with broken chips on cook line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and food debris on the pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven on front line soiled with burnt on food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from both dumpsters in garbage corral.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food, grease debris in hand sink on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines at drive through window soiled with mold like black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven pressure on cook line soiled with food debris.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near C02 tank.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched dirty dishes then put gloves on and continued to cook.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee answered the called phone then continued to sell drinks to customers in drive thru window.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry scoop soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles at drive thru window soiled with mold like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen next to drive thru window. Manager placed paper towels.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cinnamon Twisted bag in container not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Employee drink cup on table next to coffee. Employee removed drink cup
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on shelf next to tortilla chips. Employee cellphone on counter next to pos system at drive thru.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by CO2 tank.
Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on floor in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven presser soiled with food debris. Spray nozzle above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles behind front counter have mold like substance by drive through window. Frozen drink machine behind front counter mixture nozzle had mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves in hand sink front line. Manager removed gloves from sink.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by soda machine expired 2-3-22.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room area were to go pick up food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Management unable to locate license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelves next to tortillas cases.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water back area around CO 2 tank.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor under reach in coolers.
Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk-in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris on ground around dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line have food like debris. Top of sandwich press has food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup holder not inverted. Manager inverted cup holder
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