Taco Bell in Tampa
Last inspected:
2016 N 50 St, Tampa, FL 33619Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #7398 in Tampa has accumulated 85 violations across 15 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. Fire inspectors documented scorch marks around an electrical outlet by the hot holding unit in 2016, a hazard noted in follow-up inspections. The facility's top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and clean multi-use utensils. Recent inspections show improving compliance, with only 2 violations cited in August 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Taco Bell in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Warning Issued
Taco Bell in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 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 7398 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2025. 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 7398 in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Tampa had?
- Taco Bell 7398 in Tampa has had 15 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 Tampa find?
- Taco Bell 7398 in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 25, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell 7398 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Taco Bell in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell 7398 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: Taco Bell #17398 (2016-2016).
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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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