Taco Bell # 136

3605 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803 · Permanent Food Service · License 6306058

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Grade A
Safety score 97 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 19, 2026

What drove the grade

Stored food not covered.Basic · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection
    3 basic
    -3
  • Safety score97

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitAug 19, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    3 violations found:

    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Tea urns in dining room filled with tea, not covered

      Food stored on floor.

      Cases of food stored on the floor in walkin freezer Case of french fries stored on floor in walk-in cooler Cases of oil stored on floor on cookline

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Debris buildup under drink station in drive thur.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1