Taco Bell #32177

7970 Winter Garden Vineland Rd #110, Windermere, FL 34786

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Taco Bell #32177, the earliest from 2022. Taco Bell #32177 was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils./manager Kaylee.

13-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./dining room soda machine nozzles soiled/cleaned immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./under 3 compartment sink.

36-73-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./cleaned dish rack. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair./sandwich prep line low boy reach in cooker door loose/unable to close completely.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda machine exterior soiled. Front line hand sink interior soiled. Kitchen reach in freezer gasket soiled. Low boy reach in cooler under sandwich prep station gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./soda nozzles soiled/dining room soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one kitchen employee/ **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal pans on cleaned dish rack. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2024. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal containers on cleaned dish shelves/ **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./soda nozzles, dining room/ **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Cleaned dish shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2024.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal pans, cleaned dish rack.

24-08-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 6, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 1, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 12, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

May 5, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #32177 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #32177 on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #32177?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #32177.

How does Taco Bell #32177 compare to other restaurants in Windermere?

Taco Bell #32177 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Windermere average of 64.

Has Taco Bell #32177's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #32177 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 #32177 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 #32177 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #32177 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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