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TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE

7329 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-882-0448

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats53
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3906566
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
APR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bike in dry storage.
Basic/40-06-5
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage rack next to walk-in cooler.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located at mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 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. Metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nuzzles soiled with old soda residue in soda machine at self service station in dining room.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom. Provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler at back kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands with soap for approximately 5 seconds then rinsed hands with water. Discussed proper handwash techniques with operator.
High priority/12A-17-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Above fryers under hood system.
Basic/36-68-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Some employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.