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TACO BELL

1701 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3450093
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739120
DBPR license3910735

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink no vacuum breaker, discussed with operator

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled in dry storage Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler next to fryer soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Small carton fry cup, 2oz portion cup stored on floor. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

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