Taco Bell #5646

495 W Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell #5646 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Taco Bell #5646 was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Altamonte Springs restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 11, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. Should be installed on open end of splitter where cleaning hose can be attached. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee chewing, removed gloves and prepared to go beverage without washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -recommend more thorough hand washing between tasks.

12A-05-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -taco meat (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding)out of temp less than 4 hours in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler recently mopped and door was open. Operator will monitor.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

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. -provided blank Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Operator to verify information is part of hiring process in some manner.

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -pass thru reach-in cooler under cook line gaskets not working properly. Gaskets not sealing causing one side to open when the other side closes.

14-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -sleeves of to go lids under dining room soda machine. Shelf soiled, other paper trash present.

25-17-4

Nov 14, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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

29-34-4

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. -observed employee putting on gloves. When asked, employee stated that hands were washed at front hand wash sink. No paper towels at or near sink. Advised.

12A-18-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter/drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jul 1, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on hose end of splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -areas of standing water in missing grout, under/behind equipment.

36-22-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #5646 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #5646 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #5646?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #5646.

How does Taco Bell #5646 compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?

Taco Bell #5646 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.

Has Taco Bell #5646's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #5646 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #5646 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 #5646 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #5646 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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