How many health inspections has TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE had?

TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE ever been shut down?

No, TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE?

The most frequently cited violations at TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE

7329 W WATERS AVE, Tampa, FL 33634

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BDE FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA3906566

TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE in Tampa, FL has 18 inspections on record with 68 total violations (3.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

68Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 18, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 10, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Mar 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Oct 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 7, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jun 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE had?: TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE ever been shut down?: No, TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE?: The most frequently cited violations at TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 18, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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