Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3605 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #136 in Lakeland has a record of 23 inspections between October 2022 and December 2025, with 64 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.8 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 6 of the last 7 inspections, indicating a recurring pattern in chemical storage or handling practices. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 documented 2 basic violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland last inspected?
- Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland had?
- Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland find?
- Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell # 136 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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