Taco Bell # 142

3450 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell # 142 has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Taco Bell # 142's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain pipe from prep sink to floor drain

29-44-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator connected new bag of sanitizer and made fresh sink. Recheck 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with 75F water

12A-19-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator stocked dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 3 hand wash sinks in kitchen water temperature 75F after running for approximately 30 seconds 1 hand wash sink was 86F Operator shut off mop sink, recheck 94F **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler in front line area

22-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator made new sanitizer buckets recheck 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room area water damaged and soiled with mold like substance

36-34-5

Dec 12, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by walk in cooler. Manager placed paper towels in machine. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal food container stacked with clean container soiled. Operator removed from shelf to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

50-17-3

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Teresa B. Tantenia W.

53B-02-5

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink at front counter

31A-11-4

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on shelf under soda machine in dining room. Manager discarded and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 142 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 142 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 142?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 142.

How does Taco Bell # 142 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Taco Bell # 142 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Taco Bell # 142's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 142 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taco Bell # 142 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taco Bell # 142 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 142 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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