Taco Bell 4224

13309 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell 4224 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 65, putting Taco Bell 4224 squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner at three compartment sink next to clean plastic containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind soda area at drive thru. Floor in back kitchen area by prep table. Floor under prep sink. Floor behind warmer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler Gaskets at prep area. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Exterior Delfied Freezer across from three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area. Upright reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under prep sink.
36-27-5
64
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In Lettuce container. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back kitchen area soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled. Reach in freezer across from 3 comp sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cinnamon sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the drink area at drive thru
36-73-4
74
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and ice chute at drive thru soiled. Soda nozzles in dining room soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In back dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard I walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer to the right of prep sink
22-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in back dry storage area to the left of reach in freezer.
36-10-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Quesadilla cutter in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warmer in prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards at preparation table by the office. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood has a gap in between automatic fire suppression/exhaust system at fryer station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By fryer station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at reach in cooler at preparation table. Area were hanging pizza cutters are soiled. Soiled gaskets reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 4224 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 4224 on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 4224?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 4224.

How does Taco Bell 4224 compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

Taco Bell 4224 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Garden average of 65.

Has Taco Bell 4224's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 4224 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 4224 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 4224 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 4224 is inspected around three times per year on average.