Taco Bell #21

1201 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell #21, the earliest from 2022. Taco Bell #21 was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in DeLand average 73, so Taco Bell #21 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2025. operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at women's bathroom handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator corrected, **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Three compartment sink; ware washing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front line make line unit shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); ;10 minutes. diced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding). Operatpr placed Ice.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line , hot holding potatoes (125F - Hot Holding)/2 hours ; operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Quat 500. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Food employee , with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator.

51-13-4

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator has n site new ones, needs to have them installed. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-09-4

Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

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

29-42-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment, at drain under three compartment sink.

36-64-5

Basic - Standing water at mop sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.

50-09-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen and walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, at mop sink.

36-17-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #21 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #21 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #21?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #21.

How does Taco Bell #21 compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

Taco Bell #21 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.

Has Taco Bell #21's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #21 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #21 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 #21 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #21 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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