Taco Bell # 140
6780 Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307646
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection3 basic (2 repeats)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed on fan housing.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed on counter behind soft drink station at pick up window.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed on recycle dumpster.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.