PORT RICHEY, Pasco County

TACO BELL

9211 US 19 N, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 30, 2026
City
PORT RICHEY
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24201185

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24201186

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces: The fans in the walk-in cooler are soiled with dust, and the cutting boards are soiled with a mold-like substance.

36-73-4

Detail 24201183

Basic - Floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. The area under the soda cabinet in the dining area is soiled with a mold-like substance and debris.

51-13-4

Detail 24201182

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24201184

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

36-34-5

Detail 24201187

Basic - The ceiling vents in the storage area, near the hot water machine in the hallway, are soiled with accumulated dust.

May 1, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23450152

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flies by hand wash sink on cook line 2 small flies flying in dry storage area 2 small flies flying under pos in drive through. 3 small flies flying by dry storage rack on cook line . Operator killed 7 flies, sanitized wall. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: 4 small flies on wall and boxes on storage rack on cook line, operator killed 1. Admin Complaint

36-22-4

Detail 23450154

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By drive through window Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23450153

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind nozzles at drive through soda machine, green / gray mold like substance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Time Extended

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23447234

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flies by hand wash sink on cook line 2 small flies flying in dry storage area 2 small flies flying under pos in drive through. 3 small flies flying by dry storage rack on cook line . Operator killed 7 flies, sanitized wall. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23447233

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of ice chute at self service machine Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23447232

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By drive through window Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23447235

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind nozzles at drive through soda machine, green / gray mold like substance Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 23021596

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23021595

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and drain under 3 compartment sink At drive through, behind equipment

23-03-4

Detail 23021597

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive through soda machine, behind nozzles Counter next to self serve soda machine, black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 23021594

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber pans used for hot hold

Dec 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22503823

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind nozzles at drive through soda machine Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 22236632

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine at drive through

16-48-4

Detail 22236631

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-07-5

Detail 21798960

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Does not know big 6, or agency to report illnesses to.

22-02-4

Detail 21798961

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Amber pans

51-18-6

Detail 21798959

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Oct 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Assigned to Inspector

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-19-4

Detail 21285460

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee only turned cold water on while washing hands, water temperature 83F, discussed proper temperature of water for hand washing

22-02-4

Detail 21285459

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food preparation area on cook line

14-09-4

Detail 21285464

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

33-12-4

Detail 21285466

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

13-04-4

Detail 21285462

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food has no beard guard on, employee put a beard guard on Corrected On-Site

33-15-4

Detail 21285463

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Garbage dumpster has 1 lid missing and 1 lid broken

33-10-4

Detail 21285461

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

28-15-4

Detail 21285465

Basic - Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. Dumpster has grease leaking from rusted out bottom, grease in front of dumpster on ground, manager has a work order in to garbage company to replace dumpster

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 20846730

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed in cook line next to heated cabinets. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Hand wash sink on cook line has not been reinstalled. Hand sink on the other side of the cook line wall remains blocked by a wall put up and a swing door.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Sink not reinstalled on cook line. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 20846729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The establishment does not reflect the remodel plans approved 1/5/21. Hand wash sink removed on cook line next to heated cabinet, hand wash sink stationed behind front counter in hall way area is presently behind a wall with a swing door needed for access. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20846728

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to show proof of any employee training - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 20829111

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed in cook line next to heated cabinets. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Hand wash sink on cook line has not been reinstalled. Hand sink on the other side of the cook line wall remains blocked by a wall put up and a swing door.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 20829112

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The establishment does not reflect the remodel plans approved 1/5/21. Hand wash sink removed on cook line next to heated cabinet, hand wash sink stationed behind front counter in hall way area is presently behind a wall with a swing door needed for access. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20829113

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to show proof of any employee training - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20808715

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food container stored clean with dried food particles

31A-04-4

Detail 20808713

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed in cook line next to heated cabinets.

51-16-7

Detail 20808716

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The establishment does not reflect the remodel plans approved 1/5/21. Hand wash sink removed on cook line next to heated cabinet, hand wash sink stationed behind front counter in hall way area is presently behind a wall with a swing door needed for access.

53B-01-5

Detail 20808714

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to show proof of any employee training

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-08-4

Detail 20327702

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Unable to shut off hot water to prep sink, near 3 compartment sink . Manager states that a serve order is in.