Taco Bell #5421

17060 Us Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL 327576733

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #5421 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Taco Bell #5421 was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited six times.

Restaurants in Mount Dora average 69, so Taco Bell #5421 is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Ice chute in dining room. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at sandwich station. Reach in freezer next to fryers.

22-16-4

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

36-27-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the kitchen. Floor under deep fryer. Floor under drink station in dining area. Floor under condiments stand in the dining area.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at sandwich station.

23-03-4

Aug 27, 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. White cutting boards on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in the kitchen soiled Reach in cooler by prep area soiled. Operator cleaned.**Corrected On-Site** ** **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. Operator separated. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Delves oven across from dish area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - drink nozzles at soda station in dining area. - cutting boards on make lines **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soda machine in dining area. -exterior of soda machine in drive thru.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler under make line.

22-16-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute in dining area. - white cutting boards on both make lines

22-02-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee stepped outside front door vaped and returned with out washing hands.

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice chute at drink station in dining area. -White cutting boards on on service line. -lce chute at drink station in drive thru.

22-02-4

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

14-09-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn under prep line. -Reach in freezer gasket torn by fryers.

14-10-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Closest to office. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #5421 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #5421 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #5421?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #5421.

How does Taco Bell #5421 compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Taco Bell #5421 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Taco Bell #5421's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #5421 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #5421 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 #5421 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #5421 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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