Taco Bell in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
3401 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Taco Bell location in St. Petersburg has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 132 violations—an average of 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included food contact surface sanitation (cited in multiple inspections), hand washing compliance, and consumer advisory failures. Intermediate-priority violations centered on chemical storage and allergen awareness. A complaint inspection on April 9, 2024 resulted in a warning after four violations were identified, including a high-priority food contact surface issue; a follow-up complaint inspection on June 12, 2024 found compliance. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was noted on September 22, 2022. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 found one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Taco Bell in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taco Bell in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Taco Bell in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in St. Petersburg had?
- Taco Bell in St. Petersburg has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in St. Petersburg find?
- Taco Bell in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Taco Bell in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell in St. Petersburg 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).
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