Taco Bell in Lutz
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17884 Aprile Dr, Lutz, FL 33558Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #6147 in Lutz has had 16 inspections over the past three years with 41 total violations, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection—well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Hand washing violations have appeared in multiple inspections, cited most recently in November 2025 during a complaint-based inspection that identified improper hand and arm washing techniques. Chemical storage violations also appear repeatedly across the record, documented in inspections from May 2025, November 2025, and earlier years. Consumer advisory violations—typically related to allergen or temperature warnings for specific menu items—have been cited in 7 inspections spanning the full compliance history. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Taco Bell in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
Taco Bell in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Lutz last inspected?
- Taco Bell #6147 in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #6147 in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Lutz had?
- Taco Bell #6147 in Lutz has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Lutz find?
- Taco Bell #6147 in Lutz was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #6147 in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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