Taco Bell #4453

2403 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835-6314

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Taco Bell #4453 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Quat >500ppm

41-18-4

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

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -amber pans above 3 compartment sink

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -inside walk in cooler

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer

14-69-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by fry area operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by drink station soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack. Operator put to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by Delfield freezer. Operator cleaned up water. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets by fry area. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. (4-1-24) operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles in dining area and fruitiesta freeze nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans on dish rack ware washing area.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back exterior of soda nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket, next to thermalizer.

23-03-4

Basic - Soda machine area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water next to soda machine in drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and icee nozzles soiled at drive thru .

22-02-4

Basic - In-use tong stored on fryer door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on preparation tables.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on cabinets under fryer in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. First try 0 ppm, after rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-45-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #4453 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #4453 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #4453?

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 #4453.

How does Taco Bell #4453 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Taco Bell #4453 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Taco Bell #4453's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #4453 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #4453 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 #4453 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #4453 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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