Taco Bell 39597
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Bell 39597 has eight inspections in the public record. Taco Bell 39597 was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Taco Bell 39597 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in both sides reach-in sandwich top cooler on assembly line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers on cook line of establishment interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In clean equipment area above three compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes on floor in walk in freezer, operator relocated off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine nozzle interior soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to chips hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 4/1/25. District manager print out the new license and post it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping chips, no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers on dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Freezer next to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes not fully submerged in sanitizer yellow bucket next to ice machine.
21-12-4
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink on the left when entering the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of French fries on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at prep area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids on dry storage shelf. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops in bucket at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
67
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beverage dispenser in dining area soiled on exterior. Dry pasta container has debris on exterior.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at three compartment sink. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink by office.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee with visor still has hair unrestrained.
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk-in freezer door frame. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front prep line reach-in cooler missing a thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
52
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under drive thru holding units
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Under counter coolers for drive thru and other side
22-16-4
90
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on soda machine in lobby Soda making at drive thru Slushee machine Shelves inside hot box
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for hot water
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up through out kitchen. Tiles peeling in multiple locations in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor near tea urns and make table. Near hot water machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple locations in kitchen. Floor drain on cook line. Mop sink Walk in cooler. Under bag in box rack. Throughout kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on slushee machine Gaskets on reach in hot box
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 comp sink
36-27-5
64
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drink station at drive through has build up.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging in dry storage above single use items.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink. Near mop sink
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from fryer door.
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On make station above tortillas warmer.
36-27-5
55
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. First try 0 ppm , then was 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Quaternary ammonia 00ppm **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles heavy soiled throughout the establishment. Ice machine soiled nozzles. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Water filters throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled Handle on the heated cabinet in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws stored next to trash can under the condiments station located in the dining area. Lids stored not in a clean surface above the reach in cooler by the drive Thru area - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm at wiping bucket. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Quaternary ammonia 00ppm **Time Extended**
21-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor has an accumulation of heavy debris in drain holes and floors soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 39597 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 39597 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 39597?
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 39597.
How does Taco Bell 39597 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Taco Bell 39597 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Taco Bell 39597's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 39597 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell 39597 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 39597 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 39597 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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