TACO BELL
5318 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa, FL 33617
Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ELLERSON BRIAN · License: SEA3907038
TACO BELL in Tampa, FL has 22 inspections on record with 85 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of March 11, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2024 | Sewage back up | 14:19:00 |
Inspection History (22)
Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 19, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Jun 19, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 18, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Dec 27, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Dec 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Jul 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Aug 3, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Jul 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Aug 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
May 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 15, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Jul 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Jan 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Aug 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Mar 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Aug 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Nov 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Oct 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Sep 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
TACO BELL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has TACO BELL had?
- TACO BELL has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has TACO BELL ever been shut down?
- Yes, TACO BELL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at TACO BELL?
- The most frequently cited violations at TACO BELL are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
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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).
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