Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO BELL 3297

5096 N US HIGHWAY 41 · APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County · FL 33572

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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 number3457499
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8758026
DBPR license3917997

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to soda machine.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler. **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 in cheese. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.

#5Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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)

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