Taco Bell #15937

1942 E Hwy 60, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #15937 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Lake Wales average 90, so Taco Bell #15937 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Heating unit located next to the office top unit handle is broken door does not seal effectively.

14-11-5

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed from FEBRUARY 2025. Operator provided current license before the end of inspection. Displayed License expiration date 2026. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cup holders station at drive through. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By three compartment sink and reach in freezer area.

36-03-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at drink dispenser in dining room. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On the right side of the walk-in freezer on the floor. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

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

33-16-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying around in kitchen from open door when cleaning by back dock.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Nozzles in dining area. Cup Holder by drive through window.

22-02-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and drinking cup stored next to single service items near exit door. Employee removed items.*Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Employee closed grease lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At the top above freezer door.

14-69-4

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

33-16-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Chemical bottle next to the single service straws. Employee moved chemicals to appropriate area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot water nozzle dirty with debris hanging from it next to the storage room.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water machine leaking by storage area.

14-11-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spices not labeled in storage area. Employee labeled the spice: Cinnamon sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #15937 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #15937 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #15937?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #15937.

How does Taco Bell #15937 compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Taco Bell #15937 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Taco Bell #15937's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #15937 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #15937 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell #15937 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #15937 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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