Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TACO BELL #3880

1824 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 12, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2729064
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6338460
DBPR license6210381

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 12, 2017
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 12, 2017
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on floor in storage with clean equipment/paper good storage/employee area, 7 on sticky trap in dry storage under employee table, 1 on wall by ceiling dry storage, 1 on wall prep line by office, 3 behind 2 reach in freezers/hot box, 1 on cook line- contacted pest control and on their way for treatment **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On electric plug by Reach In Freezer in back kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At splitter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area, inadequate in dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate22-03-4

Intermediate – Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic32-21-4

Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing. Mens **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior soda machine , Walk In Cooler shelving, fan cover, vent Reach In Cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-55-4

Basic – Ceiling tile grid/support structure in warewashing area rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Break area/storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 11 sticky trap storage area under employee table, 1 under soda bag in box, 1 on floor under dry storage in back of establishment, 2 on sticky trap dry storage in back of establishment, 30+ behind 2 reach in freezers/hot box **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pot and pans area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soda syrup area corner, behind Reach In Freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall, plastic separating from the wall under tea machine and by mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, dry storage. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.