Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland
Last inspected:
2045 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #185 in Lakeland has accumulated 31 violations across 15 inspections since 2018, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no disciplinary actions or fines. A 2020 fire safety inspection documented a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone at the front counter. The most frequently cited violations involve improper chemical storage, ventilation, and cooling equipment maintenance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
— 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
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland last inspected?
- Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland had?
- Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland find?
- Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell # 185 in Lakeland has 1 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).
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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