Taco Bell 39598
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Bell 39598, the earliest from 2022. Taco Bell 39598 was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Taco Bell 39598's latest score of 74 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed improperly at splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic hot holding trays. Manager discarded trays. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed improperly at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
78
Aug 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at front counter
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer by exit door
14-69-4
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to scoop cinnamon sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in walk in freezer
14-69-4
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. I employee on cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer
36-62-4
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce,tomatoes, cheese 50F. Less than 4 hours per manager. Cooler was not turned on. Operator turned cooler on for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Walk in freezer behind unit.
14-69-4
82
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched cellphone and clothes without hand washing. Manager educated staff and he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
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. Provided forms and manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain on service line. Staff cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dry Storage room.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface around the soda nozzles on soda fountain located on service counter. Staff cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership with management.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs doesn't instruct employees to wash hands. I provided signs, manager printed and hung. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on the line. Added beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
45
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Incorrectly placed. Operator will correct **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dry goods bins
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table
22-16-4
70
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 39598 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 39598 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 39598?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 39598.
How does Taco Bell 39598 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Taco Bell 39598 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Taco Bell 39598's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 39598 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 39598 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 39598 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 39598 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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