Taco Bell 3137187

2078 Sr 19, Tavares, FL 32778

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell 3137187 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Tavares restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back kitchen area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.operator cleaned Vents by dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drink machine in the corner of drive thru. Floor behind freebie machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cres Cor warmer interior. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at service station. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at service station. Operator Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table soiled. Ice chute by drive thru Ice chute in dining room.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor in dry storage under soda rack. Floor underneath the Delfield freezer in the kitchen Operator cleaned.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen operator cleaned. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen operator cleaned. Drink drain at soda fountain at drive thru and dining room. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen operator cleaned. Drink drain at soda fountain at drive thru and dining room. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area.operator cleaned Reach in freezer interior. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dry storage area.

36-34-5

May 27, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute at drink machine in dining area.

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on make line. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filter above soda syrup boxes. -No date on filter by hot water station.

29-28-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 3137187 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 3137187 on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 3137187?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 3137187.

How does Taco Bell 3137187 compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Taco Bell 3137187 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tavares average of 66.

Has Taco Bell 3137187's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell 3137187 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 3137187 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 3137187 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 3137187 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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