Taco Bell

24186 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Lake Wales restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carla Thomas

53A-01-7

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment or utensils not properly stored. Scoop handle in cheese on cook line, operator placed scoop in the correct position with gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler Cinnabons uncovered. Operator removed from walk-in cooler to fry. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled with food debris in walk-in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side panel next to ice chute on soda machine in dining and back kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. Soap water and then sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical on prep counter next to food prep by walk-in cooler. Employee removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food Warmer next to the hand washing machine. Employee cleaned area of warmer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By hand wash sink near three compartment sink.

36-17-5

Basic - Soiled floors. By hand wash sink and prep area. Employee cleaned area with broomstick and mop. **Corrected On-Site**

36-10-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled items in prep cooler underneath cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No batteries to make soap come out provided at handwash sink number two. Employee placed batteries in machine. The soap is functional. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in prep cooler underneath line lettuce and cheese not labeled with date. Employee label both items. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Employee swept the trash up. **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

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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 Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

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

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