Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO BELL #18575

5210 S 34 ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448753
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737780
DBPR license6213822

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee sitting at table in dining room area with gloves on. Then return to kitchen and begin preparing food orders,touching utensils, and single-serve item's without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Dominque Sampson CFM Certificate expired on 03-09-2020. Manager Monique Maxwell

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic 7

#1Basic16-10-4

Basic – Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Reviewed with manager.

#2Basic14-72-4

Basic – Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters has gaps in between. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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