Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs
Last inspected:
40976 N Us Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 346895446Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #17693 in Tarpon Springs averaged 4.4 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since 2019, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health policy violations, proper hand and arm washing, and proper cooking temperatures were recurring citations across multiple inspections, including the most recent inspection on December 19, 2025. Fire safety violations involving blocked exits were cited in 2019 and 2020, both corrected on site. The most recent inspection resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
4.3
violations / inspection
4.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher by office
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Trash can, removed **Corrected On-Site**
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.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes, Corrected on Site: placed on garbage pail. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
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 Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Taco Bell #17693 in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #17693 in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs had?
- Taco Bell #17693 in Tarpon Springs has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs find?
- Taco Bell #17693 in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #17693 in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Taco Bell in Tarpon Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #17693 in Tarpon Springs has 4 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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