Taco Bell 21472

1810 E Hwy 50, Citrus Tower, Clermont, FL 34711

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell 21472 eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Clermont average 68, so Taco Bell 21472 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelves in chip holder units -interior cinnamon sugar container -interior of reach in freezer -interior of soda nozzles at drive thru and lobby

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee making food on make line was wearing a bracelet

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on rack across from freezer

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near mop sink

36-22-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on storage rack above triple sink

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door -top back of fryer cabinets are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Water leaking faucet/handle at hand sink in kitchen across from the office.

29-11-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -2 employees overdue, 1 began renewal during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by soda boxes expired 1/23

29-28-4

Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system over fryers.

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and interior sides of each in cooler on cook line. -filter on freeze beverage machine on front line.

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license current and active. No license dispayed

50-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink, prep sink across from triple sink and under reach in cooler across from fryers.

29-18-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen and walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor and drain under soda station and cabinets in lobby.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.

14-69-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea dispenser holder is soiled. Cutting board on by fryer station area is soiled. Surrounding area of frozen drink nozzle is soiled at drive thru station.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 15, 2022

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs being stored on divider near hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - Light not functioning in walk in cooler.

36-62-4

Basic - Objectionable odor at soda machine in dining room under the mat. **Corrected On-Site**

36-64-5

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Pitcher handle broken.

14-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 21472 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 21472 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 21472?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 21472.

How does Taco Bell 21472 compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Taco Bell 21472 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Clermont average of 68.

Has Taco Bell 21472's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 21472 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 21472 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco Bell 21472 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 21472 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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