Taco Bell

1606 Hammock Ridge Rd, Clermont, FL 34711

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Bell appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Taco Bell's latest score of 64 falls below the Clermont average of 68. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses at triple sink -ice dispenser at soda machine in dining area **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on storage rack by triple sink

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors

35B-01-4

Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system over fryers

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in hot holding unit interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cabinet under soda machine in lobby

29-49-6

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby -interior of spray hose at triple sink

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -lids for coffee and soda cups at soda station

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of soda nozzles at drive thru

23-03-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jun 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

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

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Taco Bell most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

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

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