Taco Bell

711 Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Taco Bell is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at mop sink

29-11-4

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by tankless water heater has black buildup

36-27-5

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop with handle stored inside shredded cheese - front counter side

10-06-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light back chemical room Missing light shield

38-07-4

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground in the parking lot

33-19-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer on fans

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to sink across from reach in freezer and to sink across from office

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled

22-16-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded fryer in back by water heater

33-31-5

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at two handwash sinks in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen areas

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning in walk-in-cooler

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to 2 door freezer on line

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of upright Warmer holding chips soiled

22-16-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back dry storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - 1 Light not functioning in walk-in-cooler

36-62-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on line **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by front door entrance

36-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Front line- handles to shredded cheese in product

10-06-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cover to light in dry storage missing

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving units under line is soiled with food debris in numerous areas

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler under front line soiled

22-16-4

Basic - Ceiling has leak in dining room, operator states coming from roof, bucket catching water, some standing water on floor

36-32-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on line

14-09-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Outlet cover missing in dining room from outlet cover

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on floor in Walk-in-freezer - ice buildup by fans in Walk-in-cooler

14-69-4

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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 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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