Taco Bell in Tampa
Last inspected:
3802 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell 029584 in Tampa has accumulated 213 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility was previously operated as Bde Florida. Fire safety violations include two citations for blocked exits due to cardboard boxes, both corrected on site. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and consumer advisories. No emergency closures or disciplinary actions have been recorded.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Taco Bell in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes, corrected on site- broken down and moved
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Taco Bell in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections43 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Taco Bell in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Tampa last inspected?
- Taco Bell 029584 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell 029584 in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Tampa had?
- Taco Bell 029584 in Tampa has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Tampa find?
- Taco Bell 029584 in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell 029584 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Taco Bell in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell 029584 in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Bde Florida (2016-2016).
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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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