Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland
Last inspected:
5090 Dave Robbins Way, Lakeland, FL 33812Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #157 in Lakeland has 21 inspections on record since 2022, averaging 2.95 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, including findings on January 22, 2026, July 10, 2025, January 24, 2025, November 15, 2023, and August 28, 2023. Chemical storage violations were documented in 4 inspections between August 2022 and August 2023. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were recorded on March 21, 2022 and February 22, 2022, both noted for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— 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
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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
Basic Violations
Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland last inspected?
- Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland had?
- Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland find?
- Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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.
- Has Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell # 157 in Lakeland has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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