Taco Bell

13980 S John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control”, which has been cited two times.

Taco Bell's latest score of 82 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open bottle of degreaser on rack over single service items **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching shredded cheese, operator placed above food item **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in cinnamon sugar without handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink

29-18-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of has browns in walk in freezer floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents dusty over cook line

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line

14-09-4

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

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cheese scoop with handle inside the cheese **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor soiled throughout the kitchen and walk-in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters

23-03-4

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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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Taco Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

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 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 two times per year on average.

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